Private Ownership Research Paper

In the eloquent words of world renowned author, Stephen King, “How many have to die before we will give up these dangerous toys?” I reiterate the fact that my partner, Anastasia Blecker, and I, Delaney Fiore, agree unwaveringly, with the resolved topic that, in the United States, private ownership of handguns ought to be banned. The term “private ownership” means the exclusive possession of something by an individual and a “handgun” is a pistol. We feel so strongly this way because it is not a right granted by the Constitution, removing guns has been proven to alleviate violence in other countries, and that guns cause hundreds of unintentional deaths and are used in hundreds of suicides yearly. Our values are the values of personal safety and security. In summation, my partner and I firmly support the resolved topic that in the United States, private ownership of handguns ought to be banned Before all else, ordinary citizens are not vouchsafed the right to own a handgun by the Constitution. The second amendment gives the right to own handguns to “A well regulated Militia,”meaning that unless a man is a recognized member of a military force made up of citizens as opposed to a formal army, he does not have the right to bear arms.(Second Amendment 1) Also, as times change, amendments to the …show more content…
I vehemently hold this opinion because unless a man is part of a militia, he does not have the right to bear arms, banning handguns has proven successful in other countries, and too many families are destroyed by gun-related suicides and accidental shootings. If we ,students, band together and write to our congressmen, we could make a serious impact on gun violence. We must put an end to the horrific murders, school shootings, and all other forms of gun violence, or else, our loved ones might be the next targets of gun violence. Thank