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The Pros And Cons Of Gun Control

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On the date of April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold massacred thirteen, and injured an additional 21. After all of the bloodshed, they committed suicide in the library. On April 16, 2007, a college student in the state of Virgina named Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 others on the campus before turning the gun on himself. In July of 2012, a mass shooting happened inside of a Colorado movie theater during a screening of the Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises”. Twelve people were killed and fifty-eight others were harmed. Limitations and restrictions need to be placed on all weapons of every size for these reasons – Innocent people are dying at the hands of a mentally unstable person. These are a couple of numerous examples of mass shootings that have happened in the past which have sparked countrywide debate about the controversial topic of gun control. If something isn’t done about keeping firearms under control then these awful crimes may be committed in the future. Every 3 years, approximately 300 thousand Americans fall victim to gun violence. I do not believe guns should be outright banned, but …show more content…

According to statistics the possibility of a homicide occurring in a home with a firearm is anywhere from 40 percent to 170 percent. This shows that people who have the access to a gun in their home almost have a 4 times greater chance of committing homicide than people who do not possess a gun. Another study showed that 37 school shootings in 26 different states had revealed that in nearly two-thirds of the incidents, the shooter got the gun from his or her own home or from a family member. Although it is commonly said that possessing a firearm insures safety, people need to understand that the percentage of a homicide occurring due to that same firearm increases

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The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "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. "(www.law.cornell.edu). This document was written in 1775 and ratified in 1787, and from that day the amendment still stands. So, in a constructivist point of view is there still a need for a well regulated militia in the United States or is the second amendment outdated and should be trimmed with the new fabric of America? My personal opinion on the matter is with the new age of America becoming more hostile every day, there will be always a need for a milita.

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For instance, the Columbine shooting in 1999 which is marked as one of the United States greatest mass school shootings, killing 12 students and a teacher, the

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Gun control is an issue that just keeps gaining momentum and everyone wants to say their piece. Ranging from NRA members and red necks who want to keep their fire arms to friends, families, and victims of mass shootings who want to make sure their loved ones are safe. This issue needs to be solve in a way to minimize the amount of ruffled feathers and it needs to happen quickly. With the number of gun violence in crime increasing America should do more to prevent this violence but we don’t need to take overly severe measures, therefore the best option is to compromise.

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Lieutenant Jeff Cooper once said, "The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil". The topic of gun control is still today, an extremely controversial topic, with both sides of the argument having valid claims. Though most may argue that because guns are used to murder, taking away guns will halt murder, it seems simple enough. Nothing really comes that easy though.

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‘’Guns are responsible for over thirty-three thousand deaths in the United States annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).. In 2014, the CDC reported that 11,008 of the 15,872 homicides committed in the United States that year involved a firearm. Of the 42,826 suicides reported that year, 21,386 involved a firearm. These statistics have inspired efforts at the federal and state levels to enact gun control legislation to reduce crime and violence’’(‘’Gun Control’’). According to the statistic guns are held for over 33,000 deaths in the United States.

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The rate at which firearms are manufactured has increased by more than 250% over the last three decades (DOJ; Exhibit 1a.). With the total number of incidents related to gun violence topped off at over 41,000 in 2015 alone (Gun Violence Archive), gun control remains a heavily advocated but sensitive topic within the United States. The right to bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution which reads, "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"(Second Amendment). This amendment results in gun control reform being met with constant opposition from citizens as well as advocacy groups such as the National

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The article “The United States needs gun control”, co-written by numerous authors is a modern review that analyzes the infective policies of gun control in the United States through personal opinions based on modern situations. At the time of this article, gun control was a major topic in congressional sessions and a common headed debate. This article was written five days after the Las Vegas Shooting, which is consider the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in the United States. One of the main points of this article that comes from all authors is the need for tighter regulation and more congressional legislation on guns. They each argue that they firmly believe in the Second Amendment, but only to a certain extent and that it clearly needs some modifications.

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Guns do not determine the likelihood of a gun-related crime to be committed, but the improper and careless misuses of guns do enhance the probability of a crime being committed. Every time a mass shooting occurs, people respond in the same way. They call for stricter gun control laws in order to make it more difficult for criminals to obtain weapons. However, we should take a closer look at the killer behind the trigger as oppose to blaming the outright presence of guns in our society. For example, when examining the price of gun control, Dan Baum brings up a new perspective when he states that by Americans “obsessing over inanimate pieces of metal, we avoid looking at what brings us more often than others to commit violent acts” (Chaffee 180).

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America has the highest rate of homicide along with the most guns per person. Lawmakers are trying to argue about gun control in other countries already causing less of a chance of gun related deaths. Countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom have had small amounts of success with their gun laws but, crime does not seem to have dropped off like they hoped. Adding all of the new gun laws and regulations in America would most likely get the same end result as those two countries. Despite Norway suffering one of the worst public shootings in recent memory, their gun laws still seem rather loose. “

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Lastly,gun are rarely used for self defense in a dangerous situation. Out of the 29,618,300 violent crimes that were committed between 2007 and 2011,only 235,7000 victims protected themselves with a gun. Between 2007 and 2011,84,495,500 property crimes that were committed only 103,000 people protected themselves with a gun. Thus,it is obvious that guns are unnecessary since they increase the number of crimes committed each year in America because even criminals own guns legally. According to the theguardian.com,in 2011,12,664 murders committed in the U.S.Out of 12,664,8,583 murders were committed by guns.

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Gun Control is a very big topic that is being spread around right now. With all of the mass shootings that have happened within these past years guns have been highly viewed as a weapon of death and a weapon of mass destruction. Although that it may have the potential to kill animals or humans I do not think that they should be outlawed or illegal. Many people have different opinions on gun control and that is ok.

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Gun violence within this nation is a critical and increasingly relevant issue, as more and more people are gaining access to firearms and other lethal weapons. People who should absolutely not be in possession of guns. People like children, criminals and the mentally ill. As a result, the death count will significantly rise, regardless of whether the shootings are accidental or on purpose. Furthermore, guns are often the source of mass violence, not only because of their unpleasantly intuitive design, but because of their abundance and availability in the United States.

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The use of and the owning of guns is a very hot and debated topic in society today. For many, this is a life and death debate due to the recent and numerous school shootings. These school shootings have caused an outcry for more gun control, specifically in relation to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Despite these calls, increased gun control is not the answer. Most gun owners’ use their guns responsibly and for good purposes.

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Gun Control and Mass Shootings in America Gun violence is an unquestionable issue in America, with the United States ranking as one of the worst with both homicides and suicides using guns. That being said, we outnumber Mexico in gun related deaths and among first-world countries we rank far above others in the number of gun deaths, such as England and Australia. Consequently, we live in one of the only first world countries that does not have extensive gun laws and restrictions to gun access. Aside from the countless homicides and suicides by firearm in this country, one particular issue within this predicament is mass shootings, with the most recent mass shooting occurring on February 14th, 2018 at a high school in Parkland, Florida where 17 people were killed. Although, it may seem like an easy fix to just implement gun control laws into our society to eliminate gun violence, but it is important to note that Americans own nearly half of all firearms globally, which is roughly 325 million guns;

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"’Make no mistake -- they 're coming for our guns. And we freedom-loving gun lovers are totally defenseless! Other than, you know, the guns’ -Stephen Colbert” (Kurtzman 1). There are as many people who advocate for pro gun laws as the people who are opposed, which is the reason why gun control has become one of the most controversial topics as of right now. America is truly split between those who advocate for gun control and those who are opposed.

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