Why Is Gun Control Necessary

The American people should have the right to bears, however in a reasonable manner conditionally; thus an arms control policy is necessary. For uniformity’s sake nation-wide, it would be imperative that policy be enacted federally. Gun control is a rather controversial issue that has been discussed at length in various settings, judicial and social. The argument for gun control is largely fueled by the rate of accidental shootings, suicides and more recently mass shootings such as Sandy Hook and Aurora, Colorado. The perpetrators in several mass shootings were able to acquire numerous firearms and accessories, which should not have been readily available to civilians, with an ease that is frankly terrifying. From tear gas grenades to ammunition, mass shooters have been able to acquire these items easily while planning their crimes. It is blatantly apparent from these cases that simple background checks cannot sufficiently prevent the deadly consequences of allowing the wrong person to purchase a gun.
I firmly believe that combatting how easily someone can purchase firearms requires placing restrictions on retailing guns. Starting with the places allowed sell guns, guns absolutely should not be sold at the local Walmart. The …show more content…
People often state that they buy a gun for protection, for safety however this may be the intention but having a firearm in their home can create more trouble than they think. Having a gun may lead to doing things they wouldn’t normally do or acting recklessly. Furthermore, accidental shootings wherein children find their parents’ hidden firearms happen often, or cases wherein the individual’s gun is used against them in a robbery or home invasion can occur. A false sense of safety isn’t worth the loss of a life. Thus, the second amendment can be upheld but with safeguards in place to prevent death and injury, to protect the public from