Four or more, the number of victims that defines a mass shooting (Ingraham). Three hundred and fifty-five, the number of mass shootings that occurred from January 1st 2015 to
December 2nd 2015 (Ingraham). One thousand four hundred and twenty, the minimum number of people that fell victim to a mass shooting in 2015. The American offering to the family and friends of victims of mass shootings have become routine (Rhodan), and can be narrowed down to three seemingly random words: Hearts, thoughts, and prayers. These words do not bring back the dead, nor do they prevent the psychological and physical damage done to the victims that survived. Meanwhile organizations such as the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence …show more content…
This ideology is promoted proudly in the number of programs the NRA has to offer in order to promote gun safety through education in America. These goals appear to be lost in the political game that has become
American legislation, being overshadowed by new laws or regulations that must be argued over.
The Coalition was founded “to secure freedom from gun violence through research, strategic engagement and effective policy advocacy” (Coalition to Stop Gun Violence About Us). These goals are lost in the lack of respect for and the blind dislike of everything that the NRA does within the Gun Control Lobby. There are decisions that cause pitiful fighting between two of the biggest political power groups in the Lobby, but both are too thickheaded to realize that if they work together the dream of a safer America can be reached. The National Rifle Association is made of 3.12 million members (Kessler) and "The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is composed of 47 national organizations, including faith-based groups, child welfare advocates, public health professionals, and social justice organizations” (CSGV Member Organizations). These …show more content…
These numbers are the reason why The Coalition was formed, and why a compromise between these two organizations must be made in order for proper gun control to be enacted in America. Legislation that exists currently has made it semi-difficult to buy a gun from licensed dealer, however websites such as Armslist exists where people are able to purchase guns without the background checks required by licensed salesmen (Mencimer). The Second Amendment give every
American citizen the “right to keep and bear arms” however, it does not prevent legislation requiring every firearm purchaser to go through a number of steps to ensure a firearm is purchased for destructive reasons. In countries such as “Canada, handguns must be registered and potential buyers must undergo training, a personal-risk assessment and a criminal background check; supply two references; and have their spouses notified before purchase.
(Sands). These preventative measures ensure that guns are kept away from persons wishing to inflict harm on themselves or others, allowing for a safer
December 2nd 2015 (Ingraham). One thousand four hundred and twenty, the minimum number of people that fell victim to a mass shooting in 2015. The American offering to the family and friends of victims of mass shootings have become routine (Rhodan), and can be narrowed down to three seemingly random words: Hearts, thoughts, and prayers. These words do not bring back the dead, nor do they prevent the psychological and physical damage done to the victims that survived. Meanwhile organizations such as the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence …show more content…
This ideology is promoted proudly in the number of programs the NRA has to offer in order to promote gun safety through education in America. These goals appear to be lost in the political game that has become
American legislation, being overshadowed by new laws or regulations that must be argued over.
The Coalition was founded “to secure freedom from gun violence through research, strategic engagement and effective policy advocacy” (Coalition to Stop Gun Violence About Us). These goals are lost in the lack of respect for and the blind dislike of everything that the NRA does within the Gun Control Lobby. There are decisions that cause pitiful fighting between two of the biggest political power groups in the Lobby, but both are too thickheaded to realize that if they work together the dream of a safer America can be reached. The National Rifle Association is made of 3.12 million members (Kessler) and "The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence is composed of 47 national organizations, including faith-based groups, child welfare advocates, public health professionals, and social justice organizations” (CSGV Member Organizations). These …show more content…
These numbers are the reason why The Coalition was formed, and why a compromise between these two organizations must be made in order for proper gun control to be enacted in America. Legislation that exists currently has made it semi-difficult to buy a gun from licensed dealer, however websites such as Armslist exists where people are able to purchase guns without the background checks required by licensed salesmen (Mencimer). The Second Amendment give every
American citizen the “right to keep and bear arms” however, it does not prevent legislation requiring every firearm purchaser to go through a number of steps to ensure a firearm is purchased for destructive reasons. In countries such as “Canada, handguns must be registered and potential buyers must undergo training, a personal-risk assessment and a criminal background check; supply two references; and have their spouses notified before purchase.
(Sands). These preventative measures ensure that guns are kept away from persons wishing to inflict harm on themselves or others, allowing for a safer