The 2nd Amendment 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”. Many Americans believe in and benefit from this right, however, the freedom to bear arms at times may come with significant and sometimes deadly consequences. The right to bear arms is a relatively easy process. Americans are victims to innocent deaths such as murders and accidental shootings due to the ease at which one can own a gun. The United States of America’s crime rate is at an all time high. Citizens do not feel safe in their own environments. Placing stricter laws on gun control can help reduce these unfortunate circumstances.
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Statistics show that more than 30 people are shot and murdered daily. While reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, it states “A tragedy unbelieveable and shocking beyond words, struck four members of the Herb Clutter family late Saturday night or earlier today”. (Capote 70) The Clutter family was the ideal family. Everyone in the town looked up to this family. The family was murdered so brutally the people of the town had hatred towards themselves for not being able to help. In a recent study conducted by Reid K Smith and James D Agresti, they have found that, “rather than being used for self defense, guns in the home are 22 times more likely to be involved in accidental shootings, homicides, or suicide attempts. Accidents Analysis and Prevention states, “for kids ages 5 to 14, the mortality rate is 14 times higher in high gun ownership states than low gun ownership states. For Infants and toddlers, ages 0 to 4, the mortality rate is 17 times higher. With these statistics, the question I pose is, “Are you safer owning a gun?” Many people turn to guns as a safety blanket, however, with the statistics given it does not seem like guns are helping protect
The federal law does not …show more content…
Statistics show that more than 30 people are shot and murdered daily. While reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, it states “A tragedy unbelieveable and shocking beyond words, struck four members of the Herb Clutter family late Saturday night or earlier today”. (Capote 70) The Clutter family was the ideal family. Everyone in the town looked up to this family. The family was murdered so brutally the people of the town had hatred towards themselves for not being able to help. In a recent study conducted by Reid K Smith and James D Agresti, they have found that, “rather than being used for self defense, guns in the home are 22 times more likely to be involved in accidental shootings, homicides, or suicide attempts. Accidents Analysis and Prevention states, “for kids ages 5 to 14, the mortality rate is 14 times higher in high gun ownership states than low gun ownership states. For Infants and toddlers, ages 0 to 4, the mortality rate is 17 times higher. With these statistics, the question I pose is, “Are you safer owning a gun?” Many people turn to guns as a safety blanket, however, with the statistics given it does not seem like guns are helping protect