Gun Control Argumentative Essay

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    Gun Laws and Regulations Regulations and Gun rights for college campuses is something that has many people questioning the laws. The legislative passing a law allowing college employees and students to carry guns is not the greatest idea. All college students shouldn’t be allowed to carry hand guns. The law should remain as keeping concealed licenses then traversing into open-carry license. There’s a great debate on rather teachers should have the right to be armed which in my opinion could…

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    Ever since 1364, when the first firearm was created, people have turned to guns for either violence, protection or leisure. There are several examples of gun violence and misuse. Numerous cases have been reported of unintentional shootings by children. Whether they shot themselves with a pistol or another person/child in the room with a caliber. Not only have guns been misused by young children accidentally, though on purpose for violence by grown men and women. Moreover, Why should a civilian…

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    The third and final reason why guns should be allowed in public areas is people cannot always rely on police officers, or individuals who are trained and certified to handle a gun, for protection. On the contrary, many people dispute, according to Scientificamerican.com, that public safety should be left to professional, qualified police officers, not ignorant citizens with little to no expert training. Nevertheless, a police officer is not always there to protect citizens from incidents. In…

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    Bruce Willis once said, “If you take the guns away from the legal gun owners, then the only people who would have guns would be the bad guys (Willis). That perception of gun control is stated very clearly, and accurately. Criminals all have one characteristic in common. They don’t follow the laws. Yet some believe law abiding citizens should lose some of their rights because of the actions of those unlawful citizens. They are wrong. Gun control is needed in our country to ensure our safety, but…

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    An epidemic of gun violence and accidental death has been spreading throughout the United States of America. Regardless, gun ownership remains a controversial issue, as it has been throughout the years. Firearm enthusiasts believe that guns ensure safety, but guns can cause tense situations to escalate. In the United States, gun ownership is seen as a basic right since it is addressed in the Bill of Rights, but this belief may be outdated. Availability of guns can influence the homicide, suicide…

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    Gun violence is one of the largest problems plaguing my city . As a country whole, America is not adequately facing this issue and protecting its citizens. It is easier to purchase a firearm in the United States than in any other country in the civilized world. The United States has little to no regulations for owning concealed weapons. A background check is not always required and anyone's right to have a gun is protected under the constitution. The 2nd Amendment, contained in the Bill of…

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    In 1989, California became the first state to pass a law restricting the use of assault rifles, which have a high rate of fire capacity. The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires citizens to be at least 18 years old to buy shotguns, rifles, and ammunition. Other firearms, like handguns, can only be sold to citizens ages 21 and up. Only 12 of 50 states require permits to purchase handguns. Three of the states require permits to purchase rifles and shotguns. Most states require a permit to carry…

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    in the USA alone. Schools in America need stricter gun laws. The president of the USA proposed to give teachers the option of carrying firearms; America’s future is at risk. The goal of a teacher is to educate, teach their kids. Educators are there to teach, not to shoot. In order to end shooting and gun use, they have to be limited. When kids enter their school/classrooms, they are under the teacher's responsibility to make them feel safe, a gun will not make it better. Parents send their kids…

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    There is a huge debate about gun control and there most likely will be until a compromise is reached. Gun control consists of the government taking away or altering the rules for the guns of the citizens. Some suggestions for gun control are complete removal, extreme background checks, and altering the laws so it is nearly impossible to possess or trade firearms. Gun control laws should be altered and be re-voted to only affect the modifications, use, and the background checks to possess…

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    likely to have a gun so the criminal will be more likely to also carry a gun. • Although there are requirements that need to be met in order to obtain a gun they are not strict enough so dangerous people can still obtain them. • Allowing concealed handguns increase the amount of crime that takes place. • In someone where to carry a concealed handgun that increase the chances…

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