People know that guns can cost lives because the media repeat this message endlessly, as if we could not figure it out for ourselves. But even someone who reads newspapers regularly and watches numerous television newscasts may never learn that guns also save lives. The honest measure of the protective benefits of guns are the lives saved, the injuries prevented, the medical costs saved, and the property protected. Only 0.1% (1 in a thousand) of the defensive uses of guns results in the death of the…
He went on to say that his instructor talked about how self defense is faulty. He explained when you shoot someone in self defense there are so many ways if the person doesn't die that they can turn it around on you. One way is warning if you don't warn then it's on you, and if the person isn't carrying a weapon. If you shoot more then once the police can turn it on you and say you murdered them because it took more than one…
Times have changed in what is now called modern America, and the constitutional interpretation of the Second Amendment that was drafted in 1789, has always been a prickly subject, especially with the shockingly high incidents of gun-involved transgressions. Stricter gun control laws and licensing will not save lives; Americans have a constitutional right to own handguns (Barrett). The plea for tougher gun control laws continuously moves to the forefront when tragedy strikes, for example, Susan Milligan, a political and foreign affairs writer, reminds her readers of an instance when a twelve year old boy in New Mexico, took a shotgun to school in a musical instrument case and shot two of his classmates. He came from a family of hunters, not…
In discussions of the Second Amendment, one controversial issue has been whether the Founding Fathers considered the future use of guns. On the one hand, the federal government argues for stricter regulations towards people who bear arms. On the contrary, the people of the state contend that our rights shall not be infringed. With respect to both parties, stricter gun laws are needed to protect American’s from massacres. Guns were created for one purpose and one purpose only, to kill.…
Now lets set up a situation that has occurred time after time. A homeowner is asleep and wakes up to the sound of breaking glass and heavy footsteps. The homeowner immediately leaps out of bed and grabs their firearm, which lies nearby. Once the homeowner realizes their house is being intruded they spot the suspect and fire their weapon, killing the burglar and saving their family, as well as their property. This situation worked out in the homeowners favor because of the Second Amendment to the constitution.…
to add to this point. people that have and are trained to use firearms properly are not afraid of their home being invaded or being assaulted or raped in the streets because they are prepared and ready. being prepared for the worst is the best plan of action in most cases. that said when is the best time to learn gun safety? the best time to teach gun safety and what guns are capable of doing is at a very young age and one simple way…
This is a good way to deter criminals that might try to use gun violence in lieu of a burglary. People who reported to the National Crime Survey stated that they defended themselves with a weapon were less likely to lose personal property or injury, than those who did not protect themselves. Statistics have shown that criminals are weary of armed victims. Self-defense is an absolute. It gives a person greater protection if there isn’t any police officers around, or if they are in a desolate area, where crime might be high.…
This is supported by the fact that police protection is actually not guaranteed as a citizenship right, contrary to the typical belief. Thus, it is your responsibility to protect own life. Some might state that when someone’s life is at stake, they don’t need training to act. Moreover, the Second Amendment also promises such rights: the right to keep and bear arms. However, in response to the role of self-defense, gun control supporter Paul Hyde stated, “Gun advocates always talk about their supposed constitutional rights--as if the mere purchase of a gun immediately makes an individual part of a well-regulated militia.”…
Philadelphia is proud of the reputation of being “the city of brotherly love”, with the LOVE park and sign right in Center City. However, Philly has gained a reputation for something else in recent years that have brought this nickname into a question; this city has become an example of rising gun violence, with constant shootings and multiple deaths. Every day and night, people are shot and often even killed for various and sometimes mysterious reasons. The city of brotherly love is in desperate need of more control of armed weapons, because gun violence has led to an increase in violence and deaths, weapons are too easy to obtain, and the police are being rendered powerless to stop the rising shootings. Mayor Nutter of Philadelphia is…
I believe that guns are unsafe and that the are causing danger to all people. Unless they are used the proper way. Guns? Yes or No?…
In Linda M. Hasselstrom’s essay A Peaceful Woman Explains Why She Carries a Gun she elaborates the dangerous gender issues woman have to face in a daily basis. Especially independent woman like Hasselstrom have to take extra precautions when it comes to protecting themselves. Society strides for gender equality, but in reality equality is far behind. It can be very intimidating for women to be surrounded by a society where some men use sex as a tactic of fear and violence. Women should not live in constant fear just because men have been stereotyped to be more sexually superior over woman.…
This proves how increased gun control will not be the answer to end violent shootings. If someone was to break into your home, chances are that calling 911 will not save you. Self-defense techniques do not provide adequate protection against an armed attacker, so the only…
Even though protection is an important element to life better and safer life, feeling safe is more important. We were taught as kids to be alerted of our surroundings and ready to use a protective weapon when there is a threat. However, thinking continuously about the danger, will defiantly lead to unpleasant results. Nevertheless, holding a physical protection will have a stronger effect on us. For example, a working-lady has a gun in her car because she believes that she needs this kind of protection when she is in certain areas in the city.…
There is a major debate about when you can and cannot defend yourself . The article " Principles of the Just War " state that " self-defense against an armed attack is always considered to be a just cause ." . This is a great point , an example of this is WW2 . The U.S. remained neutral , and the country was against going to war . After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th , 1941 the country had its reason , the next day December 8th , 1941 the U.S. entered the second world war .…
School systems in todays society are clearly not what they used to be in the 1970’s were fights were a normal thing in high school. Back in the day when swatting a student was an acceptable form of punishment. It is very clear today that those days have long surpassed us and that boat has long sailed. Now a days, if you even get in a students face in a confrontation they put their job at risk.…