Recently, the United States government has been neglecting a reformation of the United States gun policies. This has led up to massive protests, debates, and controversy involving the entire country. People have become divided into two viewpoints with “those who see gun control as a gateway to tyranny and those who believe gun violence will continue to escalate unless access to weapons is regulated” (Gale Student Resources In Context). Due to this disorientation, many mass shooting incidents and gun related casualties have gone overlooked by the U.S. government. With the right establishment and enforcement of gun control policies, the United States of America will see a decrease in gun related casualties and reach its full potential as a developed and leading country.
One of the most controversial topics in the debate on gun control is the interpretation of the Second Amendment in the U.S. Constitution. Many gun owners claim they have the right "to keep and bear Arms" (U.S. Const.
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