The Pros And Cons Of Gun Control Policies

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Gun control policies have been a continuous argument in America since the 1820s. In the 1820s, Congress gave guns to Indians in order for them to protect their land. Between the 1820s and the 1830s, guns were given to the western settlers in order for them to fight the Indians over land. In 1891, guns were given to the New York police officers to protect not only themselves, but society as well (Spitzer 2014). The Second Amendment believes, “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”(Epstein & Walker 2010: 374). While some responsible citizens purchase guns as a constitutional right to bear arms in order to protect them, their families, and their property, unfortunately, there are far too many misguided individuals in our society. These deviant individuals use guns to commit heinous crimes, which creates a hectic and fearful society. In my opinion, a society would be better off if citizens had less access …show more content…

The majority opinion believed the Constitution guarantees an individuals right to keep and bear arms (Epstein & Walker 2010: 382). While Heller simply wanted to use his handgun as a form of self-defense, due to handgun violence in the U.S, many “amici”(Epstein & Walker 2010:381) believe the abolishment of all handguns is the solution. Specifically focusing on Illinois’ recently approved conceal carry law; this is extremely problematic to the population. “After recording the fewest murders in decades last year, violence in Chicago is soaring: 40% increase in shootings and 29% more homicides in the first three months of 2015 (USA Today 2015).” The concealed carry law in Illinois will never work. The idea of allowing citizens to carry firearms in a violent prone city, such as some neighborhoods in Chicago, is

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