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The Issue of Stricter Gun Control Laws

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The issue of stricter gun control laws is an on-going battle that continues to be debated at both the local and federal levels. Regardless of one’s viewpoint on the matter, this subject makes for a very passionate debate on both sides. At question is whether or not stricter laws and regulations help reduce the number of gun-related crimes. Obviously, the answers vary greatly depending on the strongly held viewpoint of the responders. Often, horrible gun-related crimes are committed by people who do not value human life, which translates to mental issues. In these type cases, it makes no difference how many laws are on the books because if a mentally deranged person is determined to secure a gun to carry out his or her plan, a gun is what he or she will get. When individuals determine to use a weapon to commit a crime they will find a way to secure the weapon, whether legally or illegally. It brings to mind the adage, “Where there’s a will there’s a way.” Therefore, implementing stricter gun laws and reducing the number of gun permits issued would, for the most part, negatively affect the good, law-abiding citizens. It is this group that could fall prey to the criminal who is going to possess and use a weapon regardless what he or she has to do to get it. In situations where a good citizen becomes the intended or unintended victim and is standing face to face with an individual with criminal intent, a gun would pose much more of a deterrent than trying to rationalize with the criminal. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution says. "…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon," and this amendment has been upheld by the highest court many times. In 2008, the Supreme Court ru... ... middle of paper ... ...13. Web. 17 Apr. 2014. Cruz, Jennifer. "Harvard Study Concludes That Gun Control Does Not Prevent Murders, Other Violent Crime." Guns.com. N.p., 30 Aug. 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2014. Gettings, John, and Cathrine McNiff. "Federal Gun Control Legislation - Timeline." Infoplease. Infoplease, 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2014. "Gun Control And Gun Rights." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2014. "Gun Control Facts." Just Facts. N.p., 13 Feb. 2013. Web. 17 Apr. 2014. "Gun Laws." Findlaw. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2014. Locher, Wes. "County Hosts Active Shooter Training." The Star [Port St Joe] 20 Mar. 2014: 1+. Print. "Timeline of Worldwide School and Mass Shootings." Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2014. "Why Own a Gun? Protection Is Now Top Reason." Pew Research Center for the People and the Press RSS. Pew Research, 12 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.
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