Gun Control in the United States has become a big controversial topic that has affected millions of Americans families due to firearms. Firearms that have taken the lives of many innocent civilians in the hands of criminals or individuals that harm others for different reasons. It is harsh to see what America is going through due to gun violence. Kids, elders, men, and women getting killed with firearms intentionally and accidentally. If we go back to history, firearms were created for different reason. For example, the Founding Fathers of the United States won the freedom with guns; fighting the British in many battles that is how this nation was able get its liberty, fighting the Spaniards because they wanted to steal gold, and fighting Native …show more content…
There are some individuals who are innocent and a due to difficult circumstances, they become criminals. Firearms cannot be used by its own sake; the only way they can kill, is by an individual holding the trigger; because it is people that kill people. Gun leads to violence and gives power to others. Every single state, within the United States should advocate to create more laws that can restrict in some way the use of firearms to prevent the increasing rate of gun violence across the country.
We as citizens need to understand that guns are not for everyone to use. There are certain people that just cannot be around guns or have a gun with them because they can harm someone intentionally or accidentally due to the loss of self-control. There are people that are not responsible enough to handle a gun. I believe that having a gun should be like saving money and using that money in case of an emergency; you do not touch it for anything that is not worth it. You only touch it in a situation that you feel is needed. That is the way firearms should be used, you don’t use it unless something bad is happening or you feel that your life is being threatened. The reason the
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However, in the society we live in, there are always people that think that having a gun brings and promotes more violence into the communities and also that is a bad influence for the children that grow in that type of environment. The government should make gun control laws more restrictive, although I think that not even if they pass legislations regarding gun violence, there will still exist crimes involving firearms the percentage of this acts of violence may decrease. Gun violence make us question if police officers are they really doing their job? I consider that not all of them are doing their jobs well, there has been a lot of cases of police officers killing innocent people for no reason. Right now, in the United States of America, we have many cases involving police brutality. It is sad because police officers should be protecting those people from criminals; not killing the people that they should be protecting. It is reasonable that many police officers are afraid of getting shoot or killed to death. But that is what they had decided to do in order to protect society, then they should do it. People do not join the Army because they were forced, they wanted to protect their country from terrorists and from any threat that wants to harm American citizens. We’ve seen on the news police officers killing innocent people because they are afraid for their lives, so they rather kill whom ever, even
Gun violence in the United States is higher than ever, and criminals with guns will “…kill as many as 1000 people each day” (Alpers&Wilson). Taking this into perspective, it is only right to fight fire with fire or, in this case, use a gun to protect yourself and those around you. Gun control does not only decrease the ability for protection, it also decreases our rights as U.S citizens. The constitution clearly states that we are given the right to bear arms, meaning we may carry fire arms. Even if we have stricter laws for guns, it will not stop killers from shooting innocent people. These men and women causing damage to the lives of numerous individuals do not care if there is a law banning guns, because all they truly want to do is hurt others. The pain citizens endure every day from losing a family member, friend, or even just a colleague is repulsive. These permanent deaths continue to make people fearful and it causes damage in their lives; unless something is done. Most people agree that action needs to be taken to stop this inhumane cruelty, but the question is; what can be done? Americans need protection, rights, and power to break this inexcusable gun violence circling America. Gun restrictions for trustworthy and reliable gun owners have not been proven to weaken gun violence in the United States; therefore, gun control should be limited because it is only hurting America, not helping it.
Should the 2nd amendment be revoked or changed? Many Americans would say “No,” stating that guns are dangerous and times have changed. Others might argue that having the right to bear arms keeps people safe and less threated by the outside world. In this debate, both sides of the 2nd amendments constitutional rights will be argued. The upcoming presidential election has been influencing voters to revoke our 2nd amendment rights which could change the democracy on which our country was founded.
Gun control is both a crime issue, as well as a safety issue. It can range from moderate to extreme. Gun control goes as back as the 17th century where Japan was using guns for war making as to current tragedies occurring in schools. Guns have never disappeared, they have only multiplied in numbers to numerous amount of guns, ranging from small to big. Gun control isn't only a problem but it can also be solution depending on how it is being used and the person using it. Gun control can be controlled with many methods but in the end it matters how the person is going to use the weaponry.
A much debated issue in current times is the regulation or banning of gun. We have had the second amendment since 1689, when the bill of rights was made to give the people the right to bear arms. Guns have been around since 1364, when the first recorded use of a firearm was used and has been ever expanding with more people owning guns every day. There are many different reasons to own a gun, from using it for self-defense around the home to hunting for food, they are very useful and have saved many lives. The sad fact is that even though they can be used for lots of good things, people have also found many ways to use this great invention for the worst, and be harmful to people and property. Ever since guns were invented, they have been used
Police shootings occur all over the world but are a huge problem within the United States. We continue to hear more and more about them. These shootings are making headlines. Front page news it seems almost weekly. All the shootings go one of two ways. Either a Police Officer has been shot or a Police Officer has shot a citizen, but either way the final result is death. Whether an Officer has been shot or an Officer has shot someone these cases seem to be related to one thing, fear. People in today’s society feel as though they can’t trust Police Officers as they are there to hurt and kill them. And Police Officers feel as though they are in danger of doing their everyday duties because people see them as the “bad guys” and want to hurt or kill them. Yes, police brutality and racism still exist, but not all cops are bad. Yes there are still bad citizens in this world that want to kill and harm others, but not all citizens are bad. People seem to react to these shootings by rioting quickly after a police officer has shot and killed someone without
Within the past decade, gun control has become a major topic of discussion in the United States because of all the devastating mass shootings. They have come in multiple different settings, such as churches, schools, governmental buildings, and even movie theatres. Due to these shootings, many people’s response is that we need to crack down on gun control in order to take the weapons out of the killer’s hands, but the fact of the matter is that in some of the cases where many people are killed in shootings, the guy who killed them obtained the gun they used illegally. So us citizens need to realize that no matter what laws are passed or what efforts we make, the “bad” guys are going to get guns regardless, so we might as well allow our own
There is an American consensus for some form of gun control. “…[F]irearms were involved in two-thirds of all murders in the United States and [t]he United States leads the world's richest nations in gun deaths…murders, suicides, and accidental deaths due to guns - according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the International Journal of Epidemiology” (Lepore). There might be some far extreme people who think that all guns should be banned but most sane Americans do not think that gun rights should be abolished. Americans regard self-defense as the most compelling reason to have a gun and twenty-two percent of households have handguns in the United States. However many people do think that gun control laws must be enacted and enforced. Pro-gun extremists and the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) must understand that there is a real for many people at the uncontrolled s...
After carefully looking over the numerous topics of current events, I have discovered one that I have the strongest tie to. I have chosen to write my persuasive/argumentative essay over the “Gun Control Debate.” Many people ask, “what are the two differences amongst the gun control debate?” That is simple, you are either for gun control, or against it. What is gun control you may ask? Gun control (or regulation of firearms) is the government regulation of the sale and ownership of firearms in order to control crime and reduce harmful effects on violence.
Guns have been the weapon of choice for some of the most brutal massacres on America soil. Since early history guns have been used mainly for militia and defense purposes. But, the development of new gun technology has made firearms more accessible and deadly. Although the second amendment gives the right to bear arms, guns should be controlled and monitored by the government because guns have contributed to a lot of killings in America and will increase crime rates.
Gun control is an awfully big issue in the United States today. Many people in America don’t agree with the gun control laws that they have today. Gun control laws only take guns and freedom away from law-abiding citizens. Many citizens have their own reasons for owning a gun. Why would the government want to make it harder for people to own a gun? People that own guns aren’t very likely to be attacked by criminals. Owning a handgun is one of the best ways of protection when used correctly. The second amendment states “the right to bear arms”; does this grant everyone the right to own a gun? Gun control laws have not been proven to do anything for citizens. Gun control laws just make it harder for the good guy average Joe to own a gun. Gun control laws are not a good idea, and are taking part in the loss of our freedom that was given to us.
There are twenty-seven states that prohibit gun possession by at least some of the juvenile offenders. We need gun store owners and companies that carry guns and weapons to do a background for psychotic and criminal behavior. Requiring an individual to obtain a license or permit for the purchase or possession of a firearm can facilitate responsible firearm use by ensuring that an applicant knows how to safely load, fire, and store a gun. That way they have some type of knowledge of relevant firearm laws. Some people may say that the Second Amendment applies and gives us the right to bear arms, however, that doesn’t mean that we can go around buying these weapons and using them for recreational activities. Americans today think that if they own a gun that they have all the power in the world. They also seem to think that if they see a foreigner that they can just kill them to make this country safer. How can people look at their neighbor or close friend and kill them just because they said or did one thing wrong? That is what this country has come to without stricter gun laws. We need to actually do something for once instead of sitting on our lazy behinds. We need to get up and apply this to our fellow Americans, that there is something wrong with the way we live today. Where research has been completed, it has indicated that solutions to our nation’s epidemic of gun violence does exist. Gun violence may not be altogether curable but it is
The debate over gun control in America has been ongoing for a long time. Although the number of shooting incidents are increasing, it is still hard for America to take gun control law. Another obstacle of carrying out gun control law is history. The bear bear of arms can date back to the16th century when the first batch Europeans arrived in America. At that time -- The Colonial Era, it was a compulsive demand for every male immigrate to possess a gun which is longer than 3 feet 9 inches and they were asked to attend the drills. Why is that? First, back then, there was no government or security guard to help them when they were in risk. Under the circumstances, they were vulnerable to attacks. So it was necessary for them to possess a gun for
Living in the South, firearms are a part of people's’ lives, as some like to hunt or shoot for fun. Some people respect firearms, as they are used to protect the country. In other parts of the country, guns are perceived as highly dangerous weapons that cause crime to happen. Both of these points are true, and people on both sides will not give up their opinion. Siding with the “guns are dangerous” side, it is true that firearms are used in a deadly capacity more often than used recreationally. Several things have been done to try to prevent gun violence, but the amount of firearm related deaths remains high. In order to prevent this, legislation needs to restrict the limits of gun distribution and production, be made aware of those who own a firearm, and educate the people who like to use guns.
Firearms are a very important and debated subject in today’s news. There are mainly two sides on the debate, for gun control or against it, and both sides have well thought out arguments and statistics to justify their ideas. Firearms were invented after gunpowder in China in the 14th century. Wars were raging and China needed to advance in their technology. Other surrounding countries had archery which was fast and a good defense during war. Therefore when gunpowder was found to be explosive the Chinese put it into bamboo barrels, and were now ahead in the war (Jeff Harder). Firearms have been protecting men, women, and children for years. In wars and in day to day life. Although firearms are dangerous in illegal situations, are a high cause of death, and suicide. Firearms still protect citizens in dangerous situations and have been helping people find food for centuries.
Guns have been a controversial topic since the founding of the United States. Our forefathers decided that "a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed". From the very beginning our government has controlled a citizen's rights in regards to firearms. In 1999, citizens are being limited just as our ancestors were only the government has taken the responsibility away from the individual and placed it on the manufacturer of the firearms. Media coverage and firearm-related deaths have caused the government to intervene on the manufacturing and banning of firearms.