Concealed carry in the United States

magazine for a few years now. Upon some analysis I have discovered that the majority of this magazine is made up of advertisements that are disguised as articles. On the first page of the magazine the reader is met by two ads, the first for a compact carry pistol, like most ads for handguns. The ad shows the different forms the gun comes in, such as one model with tritium night sights and a laser, and the different colors, stainless, “Bel Air blue” with a mirror polish slide, and black and…

to purchase in America. The United States possess the poorest gun laws of any nation in the world. Ironically, it’s easier for someone to purchase a gun in America, than it is to be financed for a new mortgage. A majority of gun buyers will not even have to submit to a…

themselves. One argument that reoccurs is not the gun that kills, but the people who kill with a gun. "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose."- James Earl Jones. The second amendment from the United States Constitution reads, "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to…

belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part of the government that makes laws. A senator's job is to represent the people living in his or her state in the United States Senate. Part of this job is to write and vote on new laws called bills. Kelly Ayotte is a republican United States senator for the state of New Hampshire. Elected into the senate in 2010, she is ranked as one of the most bipartisan senators and has been widely recognized for her commitment to finding…

“Background checks identify individuals who are ineligible to purchase firearms and prevent those persons from obtaining them, making them a key element in preventing tragic and unnecessary gun deaths in the United States” (“Background Check Procedures”). This justifies that background checks are effective ways to limit high-risk people the access to guns. When a citizen decides to purchase a gun from any federally licensed firearms dealer, they will enter the customer’s…

alcohol, bad parents, and undisciplined children. Period” (Ted Nugent). This quote reflects on the recent mass shootings where firearms were unfortunately placed in the wrong hands. As of December 6, 2015, 355 mass shootings have occurred in the United States. Following every shooting is the devastation and surprise of our country. However, there has yet to be any action to eliminate these tragic events. Owning firearms is an important right that Americans have and should not be violated. Has…

issue begins with minimum wage, which is $7.25 an hour since 2009 and many states such as California and New York are arguing that the minimum wage should be raised. As labor markets tighten and the rising wages abroad, minimum wages at both state and national levels should be re-examined. Many economists argue that minimum wage should be about 50% of the median hourly income. States such as California, New York and states on the coast are arguing for it to be raised because the cost to live is…

were first introduced and enforced by State Legislators. Voter registration has become a controversial issue in the United States and both Republicans and Democrats have plenty to say about this issue. We begin by examining the voter ID policy. What is voter ID? Voter ID laws require people to show proof of identification before voting at the polls in order to prevent voter impersonation. The requirement is a government issued-issued photo ID, but some states may accept other forms of ID such as…

In the United States, the two dominant political parties are the Democrats and the Republicans. Democrats are more liberal, while Republicans are more conservative. There are many similarities and differences between the Democrat and Republican parties including their…

In this paper Vernick, et al. (2007) argues that at least 200 million handguns rest in the hands of civilians and 38 percent of them can be found in homes. He specifies through statistical data the numbers of deaths and non-fatal gunshot wounds that are caused by firearms. He also speaks on how differing policy approaches to the possession of a handgun which raises ethical issues. This speaks on how the guns are not being regulated and leaving it open for individuals that do not undergo…