The Need for Handgun Control in the United States

The Need for Handgun Control in the United States

“The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subjected people to

carry arms. History shows that all conquerors who have allowed their subjected peoples to carry

arms have prepared their own fall.” This quote was said by the ruler of Germany , Adolph Hitler,

during the Edict of March 18, 1938. He realized that the people were violent, and allowing them

to carry arms would be disastrous. Today, in America handgun violence is at an astronomical

high. Statistics prove that in recent years, in the United States, nearly 35,000 people have been

killed annually by guns(Godfried 13). Statistics like these will continue to rise unless stronger gun

control laws are passed. The outcries of the people’s views, and the protesting of organized gun

control groups are the key elements in bringing these laws into effect.

Handgun violence has had a major impact on our society. It is the second leading cause of

death among young adults. One in every five American parents personally knows a child that has

been shot. (Leonne18). This youth related gun violence is on a rise according to the Drew

Medical Center in Los Angeles. Before 1980, they had not admitted a child under the age of 10

for gun shot wounds. However, between 1980-1987 they admitted 34 youths. (Leonne 18).

With gun violence at a peek, no school will be safe without stronger regulations. We are now

constantly threatened by gun violence in our schools. Handgun violence is not limited to

America’s youth. It is a major problem throughout the nation. Deaths by handguns include;

15,000 murders, 18,000 suicides and 1,500 accidents. (Godfried 13). As citizens of the United

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...nvolved. There are still many obstacles to

conquer, but anything is possible. The sad fact is that many people in America are too violent to

have the right to bear arms. As a society, we need to stop this violence. Any obstacle, even one

such as handgun control can be overcome if ,as a nation, we pull together and fight back.

Bibliography:

Works Cited

1. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. “A Partial Summary Of Federal Regulations

Applicable to Firearms and Ammunition.” September 1999.

*http://www.gunfree.org/csgv/fedregs.htm (September 30, 1999)

2. Leone, Bruno, ed. Gun Control. San Diego, California: Greenhaven Press,

Inc. 1997.

3. Long, Robert E, ed. Gun Control. New York: H.W. Wilson Company. 1989.

4. Gottfried, Ted. Gun Control. Brookfield, Connecticut: The Millbrook Press.1993.