Access to guns in the United States (US) is too easy and the laws governing access should be strengthened. Current US gun laws are very permissive, which has led to excessive gun-related violence and deaths. Guns are one of the leading causes of violence in the US at the moment, and access to guns (legally and illegally) is very easy. Currently, there are ~211 million firearms in circulation and 70 million are handguns. (1) Today, there is at least one gun in fifty-percent of households in the United
Certain laws and cultural ideas play a fundamental part in society while others can be trivial, but if there's one set of laws and culturalistic ideas that dictate many aspects of the country, its gun laws and culture. Many countries have different gun laws, but the United States of America and the country of United Kingdom. Gun laws differ in these countries so much, that for a gun owner it's heaven or hell. The most obvious difference is that most of the gun laws in the U.S. are dictated by
Gun Control laws refer to laws that aim to restrict and regulate the sale, purchase, or possession of fire arms throughout licensing. Today more than half of the U.S wants stricter gun laws. While others think that bearing arms is part of their rights. The right of individuals to bear arms has been fiercely debated, over the last century. While opponents typically cite gun control measures as an infringement on the right to bear weapons, supporters support that the Second Amendment does not limit
Miss Herron 25 November 2015 Gun Control Laws The United States has 88.8 guns per 100 people, or about 270,000,000 guns, which is the highest total and per capita number in the world. This means that the United States of America’s citizens own more guns collectively than any other country's population. Making more gun control laws would be pointless sense criminals can still get and use firearms. More gun control laws should not be enacted because gun control laws infringe upon the right for self-defense
Guns and crime are two words that people tend to relate, some people say more guns means more crime, and others say less guns is more crime. One thing is for sure, the current gun control measures are not working. Two articles, one by John C Moorhouse and Brent Wanner, another one by William J vizzard, take this topic and convey their own opinion about it. In their article, “Does Gun Control, Reduce Crime Or Does Crime Increase Gun Control”, Moorhouse and Wanner, come to the conclusion that Gun Control
rid of the gun-free zones on college campuses the smart thing to do? allowing students with a proper license, to carry a loaded gun around with them. The Eight states in the U.S. that allow concealed carry on campus seem to think so. There are many people who have strong feelings, for and against allowing students on college campuses the right to carry a concealed weapon. A major concern against this right is for the overall safety of the students. Evan Defilippis, who is against guns on college
school shooting. After seeing innocent students getting killed in their school, some politicians of this country are trying to change a couple of the laws for the schools in the United States. They want all the teachers to carry a concealed weapon at the school, and nobody will know if the teachers are carrying a gun at the school or not. This law does not require to tell the parents of the students, that their kid’s teacher is carrying a concealed weapon a weapon while he/she teaching them. I believe
Licensed to Carry Hand gun, Tasers, and pocket knifes; in a crisis these lifesaving devices are literally the differences between life and death. Safely, and securely millions of Americans are in possession of concealed weapons. Owned by law biding citizens, these weapons, hidden from public view, are not only protected by the Constitution giving all citizens the right to obtain and own them, but are able to limit gruesome and inhumane acts from occurring. Concealed weapons have had a drastic impact
of clothing or garmentMany rapes and robberies could be prevented just by the presentation of a firearm (debate). That is very true when someone is staring down the barrel of a .45 cal 1911. Publicly carrying a concealed firearm is permitted for non-Law Enfo...
“Carrying a concealed handgun in public is permitted in all 50 states as of 2013. Some states have “unrestricted carry” and do not require permits” (ProCon.org 1). Law abiding citizens can apply for a “concealed carry permit” if they have no record of mental illness and no criminal record. The permit allows them to carry handguns not only at home, but almost everywhere they go. More women are buying handguns than ever before and going through the training to get a license to carry(The Economist 1)
from any danger. Before the law was passed, a person was only allowed to carry in their home. Even if a person legally owned a firearm, if they were caught outside of their home carrying a firearm they could face jail time. Locking a firearm in a case, unloaded, taken apart, and placing the case in the trunk of a car was the only way a person was allowed to transport a firearm. Not everyone can obtain a concealed carry license, it is not as easy as people think. The State of Illinois doesn't just hand
of preparation, staff training, or school-wide drills can prepare the university for something so terrible. This tragedy will forever change the way students and teachers operate the school. One man. One gun. And the sad part is that all of this can all be averted. For this reason, the law should consent to “licensed concealed carry” (carrying a weapon with a license) on campus. If students were allowed to defend themselves with their own weapons, they would. Teachers and students should be
Gun control is a serious topic in the United States at this moment. Record number of Americas are purchasing firearms for either protection or recreational use. The increase in guns across the country has led to a substantial increase in the number homicides and public shootings. Although the second amendment to the United States Constitution allows American citizens the right to bear arms, what can the federal government and citizens do better for protection from gun violence? Currently, many states
injuries in the United States? Gun Control has been a heavily debated and controversial topic throughout the United States. In 2013, 30,000 people died of gunshot wounds in America. After the prohibition of the “Gun Control Act of 1968,” there was a massive increase in homicide and suicide. Because there are so many shootings and unnecessary death today everywhere in the United States because of guns, the nation should adopt a universal gun control system enforcing stricter gun control laws, including
United State had a long history with guns. It is a well-known fact that American love their gun. In the United States, it is so easy for someone to own a gun. I come from Vietnam where only the police can have a gun. In Vietnam, we have a super strict gun control law. Compare to Vietnam, United State gun control are lacking. Many American believe that gun control laws violate the second amendment of the Constitution which is “ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State
with owning guns? The laws grant a United States citizen the right to bear arms. Citizens have always taken advantage. One might wonder why someone would be so protective over something so dangerous. I do believe that gun control is a need for today's society, and for protection. Gun control plays a major part in crime and violence. The call for stricter gun control policies is a necessity in our society today. Gun control has a big impact on society because of: gun violence, gun laws, and people’s
The United States is the most armed nation where there are more firearms than people. In 2013, there were roughly 357 million firearms in the United States, 40 million more guns than people (The Washington Post). The main reason Americans own so many guns is because of the Second Amendment of the constitution which states, “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.” This amendment guarantees a
to popular belief, gun related violence is not one of the main causes of death in the United States. In fact, gun violence does not appear in the top ten leading causes of death. Nonetheless, gun violence is still a major problem in the U.S., and one that could be reduced with a fair bit of concern and better decision making. In 2014, the United States had a population of roughly 319 million people. A recent study revealed that an estimated 55 million American citizens are gun owners (Jervis). Based
“If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns,” is a slogan used by gun owners and their supporters. This topic was discussed at a meeting here in the United States according to the group, the Right to Keep the Bear Arms, based in Bellevue, Washington. Most gun loving Americans would tend to agree with that statement, which, based on the current rhetoric coming out of Washington D.C., may become a reality in the lifetime of today’s teens. If Americans have not been keeping up with the news lately
nti-Gun Control Gun control has stirred an incredible amount heated debates and controversy in this country. Both sides believe that their view is the correct view. The question remains: Will controlling firearms result in less firearm deaths? The answer to that question is no. This is both proven and obvious. First is the point that criminals have never and will never obey the law, which is why they are criminals. The United Kingdom has an incredibly strict gun control policy but yet their murders