bear arm, but manage it in a way as to not affect the rights of the people. Elected officials have their work cut out for them because, as it stands right now, the changes that have been made have not stopped people from committing mass shootings and using guns in violent crimes. Recent incidents of violent gun crimes present a need to address laws pertaining to self-defense, background checks, and Second Amendment rights, without affecting the economy. Violence involving firearms is nothing
to his local Texas high school. After being reported to the front office, Lopez was questioned about the gun and openly admitted that the firearm was in his possession. Texas then convicted Alfonzo of a criminal statute, which prohibited the carrying of a gun on school grounds. However, the charges were dropped rather quickly when the United States Government charged Lopez with violating the Gun-Free School Zones Act. After pleading not guilty, Lopez’s attorneys attempted to dismiss the charges,
year 2012, states that ninety percent of the population in United States has guns, and from those gun owners approximately fifty percent of the populations were people who commit homicides who obtained the gun legally. If for example, a random shooter enters a college campus, and takes the children and teachers as hostages. He is already psychologically impaired and when he sees one of the teachers who is pointing a gun at him his behavior changes. He becomes more dangerous and he shoots the teacher
were victims of gun-related deaths in 2011("11 Facts about Guns"). In fact, an average of 268 people is shot every day in America. That's 97,820 per year! Although a countless number of people believe that there should most definitely be stricter gun laws, many others beg to differ. Others have confidence in believing that guns don't kill people, people kill people so there is no threat in guns. People have already established the fact that guns are unsafe. Consequently, guns should be outlawed for
themselves. The verdict is that public shootings can and should be prevented. However, the treatment is completely detrimental. Gun control is defined by Merriam-Webster as “laws that control how guns are sold and used and who can own them” (“Gun Control”). The modern description used in debates is very close, and the term is often referring to restrictions, not necessarily prohibition. Nevertheless, core advocates strongly feel that we should ban guns in public places completely. A large dose would be
Gun control is a very controversial topic, but banning every gun will not stop all the shootings that occur. Gun control can go in either direction of the debate. There is something that needs to be done to try to reduce as many shootings as possible, whether it is background checks for every gun purchase or required classes after buying a firearm. Banning every weapon, though that is classified as an “assault” rifle or has a magazine that carries more than ten rounds is not fair to gun lovers who
Gun Control – We Should Give a Gun to Every Citizen If the second amendment to the United States Constitution clearly states that, “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” why do our lawmakers constantly debate the topic of weapons? Radical Democrats wish to make all guns illegal, meaning only policemen and servicemen would be equipped with guns (“Mission”). Radical Republicans (i.e. Charlton Heston), on the other hand, wish to place no restrictions whatsoever
Firearms Enforcement Act (SAFE ACT), which was a slap in the face for all responsible New Yorkers to protect themselves. New York State is becoming a dictatorship; if we as responsible citizens of this state want to put more than seven rounds in our guns then we are considered under The “SAFE ACT” as criminals. By criminals I mean we can’t own this certain firearm because it is forbidden in New York State; however they forget about the second amendment of the United States of America, “A well-regulated
Gun control, a controversial issue since ratification of the Second Amendment. Considering Americas accomplishments with firepower, it 's also essential to think about gun related deaths and other statistics before choosing a side of the debate. Weighing out the pros and the cons of a contentious issues are crucial. Regardless of what side is chosen there is still a sizeable question to be asked, such as, should the government be permitted to infringe upon the right to bear arms under the second
to also consider is although we have many gun laws, not all are enforced. For instance, the Brady Bill gets easily nullified. This bill enforces a waiting period and a background check to buy a firearm. One example of the bill being nullified is, some states nearly nullify the federal law by removing individuals from the NCIS list, which is a list that prohibits certain people from buying weapons if they have completed their sentence. Another way the law is nullified, is buying a firearm through