Vernick: The Ethics Of Gun Control

In this paper Vernick, et al. (2007) argues that at least 200 million handguns rest in the hands of civilians and 38 percent of them can be found in homes. He specifies through statistical data the numbers of deaths and non-fatal gunshot wounds that are caused by firearms. He also speaks on how differing policy approaches to the possession of a handgun which raises ethical issues. This speaks on how the guns are not being regulated and leaving it open for individuals that do not undergo extensive background checks and the guns are falling in the wrong hands. He raises the point that if background checks are not done sufficiently then any one could fall between the loop holes and that in itself leaves the door opens for the public’s health …show more content…
It is never the gun you have to worry about it is always the individuals. My thoughts coincide with my actions. And just because I own a gun does not meant that I am going to use it on another or commit a criminal act with it. Many have tried to enforce gun control and it has done nothing because many people know how to change with the system. I do not think guns are easily accessible because there are protocols that have to be followed rather or not you do an instant background check versus a complete background check. Although we make continue to change and reform gun control we will never be able to change how people think and act. That is why I do not believe that it can happen. It would have to be either one or the other. Black market guns come from the regular market. Someone was able to beat the system and find loop holes so that they are available for sale on the Black market. Yes, I do feel as though all guns should be registered it makes it easier to hold an individual accountable if they were to use their firearms inappropriately. I don’t feel as though the magazines on the gun would have to change in order to promote gun control like I stated earlier you would have to change the individual’s behavior in order to prevent gun violence. I also feel as though if the loopholes were able to be closed they would have done so already instead of continuing to allow individuals to beat the system. I do not feel as though the screening process should be longer than 3 days because people can change at any time and who is to say that just because you are deemed sane or fit criteria to have a weapon you will not misuse it in the