Gun Control in America A well-regulated militia is necessary to keep the security of a free nation; the right to bear and keep arms should not be infringed (Lott 210). This is a statement that appears in the Second American of the United States Constitution which. Although the issue of gun control occurs worldwide, it is most controversial in the U.S which has long been debated because America is faced with a significant problem of violence in the streets. The country has become places where people are harassed, women attacked, and children caught in shootings (Lott 214). There are those who contend that guns have no role in the hands of private citizens. Although there may be some truth to this, it is much evident that bearing a gun is the very foundation in which the America is grounded. Therefore, restriction to gun possession is not the answer but rather education on safety in the society. There are numerous reasons for this. First, gun control equals absolute despotism. Second, current laws are often poorly executed. Third, gun control denies individuals the right to …show more content…
The Founding Fathers saw the need to have ownership of a personal gun as a means to protection against tyrannical rules (Squires 112). Over times, through many changes in the culture the American Constitution has shown time and again the forethought and wisdom of the architects. Enactment of gun control rules is a clear infringement of the constitutional right to bear arms. Doing so only implies depriving citizens rights to protect themselves against actions of the offenders including the government itself. The effect of infringing on the right to gun ownership will make weaker people such as women and children more vulnerable (Squires 112). Possession of a weapon acts as a deterrent for criminals during crimes. Without the availability of the gun, the crimes are likely to have wild