Gun Control In America Research Paper

Gun Control in America It is obvious that a gun can’t grow legs and shoot itself. Why do so many think this way? It is because a lot of people do not use their brain. According to Ashley Fantz, Lindsey Knight, and Kevin Wang the “U.S averages 1 shooting every 5 weeks” (Fantz, Knight, and Wang). This statistic is one reason that gun control has become a well-known problem in the United States and will remain until we apply several basic solutions. Although, there are many solutions to fix the problem of gun control only a few in my opinion will work One solution for gun control is we should inform children and teens how to use weapons properly. Parents at home should discuss the safest ways to handle a gun. One of the best places to discuss gun safety is at the dinner table. Although some parents aren’t familiar with guns or gun safety it is easy to get information on the subject. If one types in the phrase “How to efficiently teach teens or children about gun safety” in a google browser hundreds of website will pop up. Also schools can provide a seminar for students to attend and learn gun safety. Although, according to ABC News “It’s much harder to agree on just what kids should be taught about gun safety or whether gun education programs have any affect at …show more content…
Adults, teens, or children who haven’t grown up around guns can attend the class and learn what he or she needs to know about how to handle a gun properly. It has become common for adults to purchase guns for safety even if he or she doesn’t know how to properly use the gun. In this case an adult should take a class and learn how to properly use their new firearm before purchasing it and harming themselves or another. In the gun safety class one can also learn what type of gun best suits his or her needs. Also, hunters and gun owners can attend the class and stay updated on the safest ways to handle a