Gun control, do we need it? I believe that we need gun control. Gun control is a way of protecting our families without using weapons. It also limits the amount of guns out there. There are many pros and cons of gun control. That I will explain in this topic. There are some bad things, cons, to gun control. With gun control there would be more thefts of guns than any other object. Gun control also isn’t the way they should go. It’s not the gun that does the violence, it’s the owner. Some people would think it would go against the second amendment, the right to bear arms. The control of guns can also mean that it can interfere with game and hunt certified firearms. It can also take away a sense of protection away from people. Especially to
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We can lower the death rate and crime rate caused by guns and other firearms. Whenever you try to obtain a gun you’ll have to fill out a background check and take a test to see if you are compatible to obtain a gun. When you buy a gun and you fill out the form. You’ll get your gun before the background check is even done. With gun control we’ll be able to extend the amount of waiting just for that person to see if they are compatible for the gun. There would also be an age minimum for someone to be able to purchase a gun or obtain a permit. They’ll also be special permits for buying guns for hunting and any other recreational sport. With the presence of less guns there would be calmer arguments than someone shooting at their opponent. There would be a ban on some guns like military grade or high-capacity firearms. Jonathan Lowy, Director of Legal Action Project at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, stated, "These are weapons that will shred your venison before you eat it, or go through the walls of your apartment when you’re trying to defend yourself… [they are] made for mass killing, but not useful for law-abiding citizens." Which means that guns of these capacity of destruction should not be able to everyone and should only be used for the army and any other branch of military. Many people support gun control and some of them are gun owners
We can lower the death rate and crime rate caused by guns and other firearms. Whenever you try to obtain a gun you’ll have to fill out a background check and take a test to see if you are compatible to obtain a gun. When you buy a gun and you fill out the form. You’ll get your gun before the background check is even done. With gun control we’ll be able to extend the amount of waiting just for that person to see if they are compatible for the gun. There would also be an age minimum for someone to be able to purchase a gun or obtain a permit. They’ll also be special permits for buying guns for hunting and any other recreational sport. With the presence of less guns there would be calmer arguments than someone shooting at their opponent. There would be a ban on some guns like military grade or high-capacity firearms. Jonathan Lowy, Director of Legal Action Project at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, stated, "These are weapons that will shred your venison before you eat it, or go through the walls of your apartment when you’re trying to defend yourself… [they are] made for mass killing, but not useful for law-abiding citizens." Which means that guns of these capacity of destruction should not be able to everyone and should only be used for the army and any other branch of military. Many people support gun control and some of them are gun owners