In a recent study done by the Federal Bureau of Investigation did indeed show that private citizens with a concealed gun can be the biggest factor in ending a mass shooting sprees, thus saving countless lives by ending the incidents more quickly than the police can arrive on the scene. The study showed that from the years 2000 till 2013 there was 160 active shooter incidents, or about 11.3 incidents a year, killing a total of 486 and injuring another 557 (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2013).What the anti-gun agenda do not want to be known is from this study it was found that in five of these incidents an armed citizen stopped the shooting by either killing or temporarily subduing the shooter until law enforcement could arrive, thus saving …show more content…
We have already covered that statistics show when guns are forbidden; incidences increase (Gun control, 2013). Here is some more reason to think about: Other counties, such as Australia banned semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, with this ban they launched a country-wide gun by back costing the Australian government $500 million to buy 600,000 guns (Gun control, 2013). The United States citizens own some 300 million guns, making a buy back not possible. This is also not to mention that when American’s were first threatened with losing their right to buy firearms, gun sales soared and the National Rifle Association saw a steep increase in memberships (Gun control, …show more content…
They are able completely bypass all background checks and other regulations. Even Connecticut’s stringent gun buying laws which includes gun owners to be 21 or older, apply for a local permit, be fingerprinted along with the background check, wait for a 14-day period, and take a gun safety course, failed to prevent the Sandy Hood school shooting, since he was illegally in procession of the firearms (Gun control,
The second amendment grants all Americans the right to bear arms. The ability to hold a firearm at any time as long as the firearm is registered. In the United states, all it takes to hold a firearm is a background check and a safety class. In a short reading from the “American Now” book a short article By Christina Tenuta called Responsible gun ownership saves lives she asks “do Americans really need guns?”, but are the guns really the problem? Although the second amendment requires some decent documents , the qualifications to obtain a firearm needs to be revised to a mental check, a family history check , and also to make it a priority for reinforcement to check on the registered firearm every six to twelve months.
Gun control was brought into play to protect citizens from criminals and lunatics who shouldn't have guns in the first place. But only 27 percent of the criminals who are in prison for crimes involving guns have obtained them legally (Henderson 23). If criminals can find guns illegally now, how is more gun control going to stop them from getting them later? Groups against gun control,the most dominant being the NRA (National Rifle Association), are afraid gun control is the first step in outlawing guns.
Written on December 15, 1791 was the second amendment of the constitution. It states 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."(Cite)? United States citizens have used guns for various reasons that include protection, hunting, and sporting reasons. The topic on gun control is a very complex topic that is discussed daily. It is such a big issue that it has both the democrats and republicans firmly established in their positions. One of the main reasons this has been such an important topic in recent years is because of all the murders and massacres that have happened recently in the United States. As our newly nominated president, Donald
Thesis: We should have Gun-control in laws because it will prevent a lot of problems .
They believe that if background checks were required for private sales, which they describe as “firearms sold at gun shows, through classified newspaper ads, the Internet, and between individuals virtually anywhere” then the “Gun Show Loophole” would be eliminated (Coalition to Stop Gun Violence). As evidenced by the call for an increase in gun control after mass shootings people believe that with stricter gun control, we would have less incidences of gun violence. Gun control advocates argue that if we have stricter gun control then we will have a safer country, with less shootings. According to a study done by the University of Wisconsin and Bowling Green State University between 2005-2007, the number of police officers who “were convicted of firearms violations” were convicted “at a .0002% annual rate” (Fund). According to this study .0002% is “about the same rate as holders of carry permits in states with “shall issue” laws”
by President Reagan). This banned automatic weapons with magazines for 10 years but that expired in 2004 and was never put back into action(Gun Control Laws). Though many attempts of gun control have failed there is even more of a push for a reform now. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a major foundation that supports the second amendment and has a lot of pull when it comes to political parties. The NRA is wealthy and has overturn and won many cases against guns. According to Megan Cassella “Fifty percent of those surveyed said they supported Obama 's executive actions”(Cassella). Almost all that were supporting the democratic party supported this idea of tightening gun laws, while nearly seventy-two percent of republicans opposed stricter gun laws. There is .
Research shows that guns are used much more often to prevent crimes then they are used to aid crimes. Therefore, laws that hinder the ordinary citizens right to self-defense with a fire arm tend to cause a net increase in crime. (Connell, Shaun) Gun control advocates want to take the most important necessity for safety away. People say it takes a good guy with a gun to stop a bad guy with the gun. This statement is very true, if a criminal with a gun comes to a movie theater to kill and the movie theater is a no gun zone. What do you do? There is nothing to do, that 's why gun control laws do not work to keep people safe. If there were no ban on handguns, then maybe you get a fighting chance for your life. Look at the recent Orlando shooting, 49 dead by one person. Your telling me if a couple of people in that club had handguns on them there would be a did rent outcome. Some pro-gun control advocates say that take guns away and the crime will stop, NOT TRUE! If you take guns away, it just puts more good people at risk because criminals will get the illegally like they already do. The safety of the people is what the government needs to focus on. Gun control acts are stupid because they are putting people at risk. I have known countless number of Samaritans that a gun has saved their life just pointing during a robbery or
"The world is filled with violence because criminals have guns , we good citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they would win and the decent people lose . "
Gun rights are the source of much controversy in today’s society. People have been skeptic after the multiple shootings that happened in the past few years. Recently, the NRA has been under constant threat by Congress. Background checks are not effective as planned. In order to keep the gun rights, changes need to be made in order to prevent gun control from being created.
Guns are always represented as a sigh of terror, violence and insecurity due to which, gun control is always being a significant and controversial issue from both political and self defense point of view. Guns and humans had a shared part of the past history, during that period guns were used for hunting and protection from the invaders. The second amendment of the U. S. constitution even made the guns/arms more debatable on the basis of keeping guns as their right. Their is a no harm keeping a gun for self protection under a proper law and order, which will be regulated by different background, physical check and the awareness of proper use of the guns. These checks will help lower down the statistical data of misuse of firearms and reduce
Because of this man’s actions, many lives were saved. Without having guns in the hands of responsible citizens, many more incidents such as this one could take place. As it has since been stated earlier, gun control is not mandating the removal of guns from the hands of law-abiding citizens, but teaching the proper ways to store, manage, and use a gun responsibly. In America, restricting the ownership of guns to citizens should be prohibited. Although there are many people who oppose private ownership of firearms, what they don 't realize is that firearms can also protect their lives. When guns are in the hands of responsible individuals, they can benefit their own lives as well as the lives of those who cannot protect themselves or for just recreational purposes. However, there are many deaths caused by guns, but the amount of deaths prevented with gun use outweighs them tremendously. Also, the smart gun and training courses could prevent many of these deaths. “Nearly two million more crimes are prevented with guns than are ‘caused’ by guns” (Connell). Ultimately, guns in America have a huge impact on our life and many benefits are overlooked. After reviewing all the research, it is clear to see the many benefits of having guns prominently used in our society. Not only do guns protect the lives of
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
Nobody in full cognition woke up in this morning and said, “ I’m gonna go run over little Timmy with my car.” No American in their right cognition woke up and said, “ I’m gonna go shoot little Susie with my Mossberg 243 today.” If little Timmy gets hit with a car, some will argue the driver needs his/her license taken away or that man/woman needs to go to prison. The argument that will come to play with little Susie though will be that this is exactly why we need gun control. Both rights have rules and regulations, before doing either. A person must pass a written test of 25 questions over their state of residence’s road regulations, drive with a licensed 21 year old for 6 months, then pass a driving skills test which takes place with a police officer. To purchase a gun you must have a legal form of identification, perhaps a driver 's license, be 18 years of age (long rifle/shotgun) 21 years (handgun), pass a federal background check (or have a concealed carry license) before you receive the gun. We know who owns guns, we know their address, hair color, and every personal trait they have if a crime is committed with their firearm we can find them and perform
The United States makes up for 5% of the world’s population, but accounted for 31% of mass shootings around the globe between the years of 1966 and 2012 (Christensen). In 2015 alone, there were 372 mass shootings in the United States, incidents in which four or more people were injured or killed. The number of gun murders per capita in the United States was 2.9 per 100,000 people in 2012, a rate nearly 30 times that of the United Kingdom (BBC). These kinds of statistics have escalated the debate of gun control – if it is the government’s duty to more strictly regulate firearms – throughout American politics. The United States Congress in 1994, in response to a school shooting that killed 5 children and injured dozens via AK-47 assault rifle,
Recently, state legislators and court rulings have made it possible for students on certain college campuses to carry concealed weapons. This is due in part to the shootings that have happened over the years and the increasing threat of unknown enemies. However, the issue has come into question and concern on college campuses. Some argue that guns on campus should be a choice left up to the individual, after all it is their 2nd Amendment right. Others would say that college campuses are a place of learning, a place that does not require firearms at all. Lastly, there are those who say that stricter gun laws would prevent crimes and shootings.