Nyah Acoff Period 5 Ms. Langiotti 5/16/18 There is a major debate in the United States concerning the issues of gun violence and gun control. From recent mass shootings using small arm weapons, the public …show more content…
Gun control laws in the U.S have changed over time and continue to change. The issue of gun control is highly controversial and involves many heated perspectives. Gun control is hotly debated because it involves issues of violence as well as issues of personal defense. There is a major debate in the United States concerning the issues of gun violence and gun control. Of the many recent mass shootings using small arm weapons. The public is demanding changes in laws and policies by the government. Studies have been conducted to investigate and report why so many violent crimes are being committed by Americans in comparison to other developed countries. Those who support more strict laws believe that firearms should be more regulated by governmental entitles, while those who support fewer gun control laws believe that such measures take away basic rights and securities. Specific gun control measures include background checks and limitations on types of firearms and commination that may be legally purchased by citizens. Also, the fact that the mentally ill are being viewed as unstable killers and the primary reason for instituting background checks is completely preposterous. The access