Concealed carry in the United States

significantly affect murder rates at the state level. States with restrictions on carrying concealed weapons had higher gun-related homicides. Yet, gun ownership in the United States doubled in the last decade, the murder rate has decreased. The government should not intensify the law to obtain and purchase guns, in order to preserve the second amendment in our constitution. The second amendment states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of…

Studies found that between 1980 and 2009 assault weapons bans did not significantly affect murder rates at the state level and states…

surroundings. Keeping in mind that it becomes easy to hear all about the gun violence. Of course, the idea is recklessly being spread that guns should be considered evil or destructive. However, a numerous amount of laws have been forced upon the United States; with centuries passing it is to the point where certain looked upon figures want to outlaw guns completely. Everyone has the right to own a gun and that shouldn’t be taken away or questioned…

not needed, while innumerable others believe more should be put in place. Not strengthening laws will prolong the acts of violence and fear caused by guns. These highly dangerous objects cause misfortune and hardship amongst families across the United States. Why even use guns, though? They are not essential for self-defense, for there are many other tools that could defend you with a more accurate aim. Also, guns are one of the most key elements to felonies and mortality. More gun control laws…

1. Why does America have so much “nonsense” and “irrationality” in our criminal justice programs and policies? What is the role of public opinion, the media, social movements, political initiative, and science in America’s criminal justice policy-making process? Most crime control policies/programs within today’s criminal justice system are irrational; not all, but most crime control ideas are based on belief(s) rather than facts and data. It’s interesting to note that both liberals and…

and be able to have an excuse for it. Others believe it is necessary for your protection at all times. Self defense is part of the Second Amendment and some say that the constitution can’t take that natural right away from the citizens of the United States. Many deaths occur in fault of guns and guns getting in the wrong people 's hands, but it also can protect us. Without self-defense how would we defend ourselves from robberies, rapes, and other harmful situations people are encountered with…

Rodger D. McGrath is a well-known supporter of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, the right to keep and bear arms. He wrote the article “A God-Given Natural Right.” McGrath’s article covers former disarmament, rise in crime, and history of the Second Amendment. His article has convincing reasoning for his intended audience. His targeted patrons are those who fiercely support the right to bear arms, proudly own multiple guns, believe gun restrictions mean complete disarmament…

Guns have been a hot topic in the United States for decades for many reasons. Most of the controversy revolves around The Second Amendment which states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. amend. II). On one side, we have people who take The Second Amendment very seriously. These people argue and firmly believe that The Second Amendment should not be changed and it should…

Gun control has been a major issue for many years now and it seems as time progresses, gun violence rates are increasing. There have been many mass shootings in the United States because not everyone who possesses a gun is in the right state of mind. There are many disagreements to the safety requirements of purchasing a gun. Although there have been safety requirements before, those laws did not help decrease the violence but increased it. Therefore the lawmakers have been discussing if guns…

In recent years, the voting process has become more difficult, with the proliferation of voting ID laws throughout the United States and the shortening of early voting periods. These laws have been aimed at curbing voting fraud, but they have instead limited many Americans from participating in the sacred American principle of voting. Many believe that these laws not only infringes upon one’s political freedom, but on political equality for all citizens. To prevent the increased voting…