A thundering bang comes out of nowhere causing panic to set in one’s head. Was it the sound of a criminal killing an innocent life or a proud gun owner practicing their aim? One may never know the answer. Gun control: two words that spark heated debates between the people of the United States. “Guns need to be banned!” and “It’s my right to bear arms!” are the two most common arguments presented when talking about gun control, however, many other arguments are left unheard. In the name of gun control, one must first view the positives and negatives before taking a plausible stance. The Second Amendment, of the United States Constitution, ensures “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” (Strasser). The right to bear arms can be interpreted in a multitude of ways— resulting in tension between pro-gun and anti-gun supporters. With the differencing views on who should own guns, the right is questioned by many. While the Second Amendment does not state who can and cannot own guns, both U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, and her husband Mark Kelly, a United States astronaut, in “Gun Control Pros and Cons: 3 Points on Both Sides of the Debate”, argue that, “background checks will prevent criminals, domestic abusers, and seriously mentally ill people from buying guns” (Newsmax). Laws …show more content…
I can distinctly remember learning about gun safety from the very first time I tried to play with a random Nerf gun laying around the house. It was drilled into my head never to point a gun at someone, not to swing a gun aimlessly, and never touch a gun unless my parents give me permission. When I turned five and was finally a “big girl” my mom gave in and let me go hunting with my dad and brothers. I was taught proper gun safety from a very early age, and throughout the past thirteen years, I continued to learn more and shoot even more guns, ranging from handguns to assault