Why Do We Need Gun Control?

In our society carrying concealed firearms continues to be a major issue. The United States is known for its firearm rights and privileges. These freedoms were granted to us by our Forefathers who established our rights in the constitution when we declared our independence during the Revolutionary War. Throughout the years, our firearm freedoms have evolved in order to fit the needs of our current society. One of these changes is the right to legally conceal a personal firearm. However nothing is more important than learning proper firearm safety. Learning to use a handgun and having the right to carry a handgun are important parts of the safety of the everyday American. Any person would agree with that if they were put into an escalated situation. If a person 's life is threatened, I would just about guarantee that they would wish for a means to defend …show more content…
The majority of which have occurred in gun free zones, such as schools, movie theaters and hospitals. The most recent being the mass shooting in Newton, Connecticut and the Aurora theater massacre. The lists could go on. The perpetrators of these events chose places that were heavily populated and were listed as gun-free environments. The sad truth is these places seem to be magnets for unstable individuals with weapons who then inflict their rage on the innocent. Yet most believe the only way to solve this problem is to increase gun control. However evidence shows that almost all tragic shootings over the last decade were the result of individuals who illegally obtained firearms. Gun control only effects law abiding citizens not the criminals who deal and buy guns illegally. There will always be loopholes for people to obtain them regardless of any law short of destroying all