Early thermal weapons

Hunting has been around since the dawn of time. Having transformed from a vital means of survival to a sporting activity, people have long debated both sides of the issue. While some view hunting as a righteous action, others despise the deed. The argument for hunting as an admirable or distasteful act is still relevant to present society. As seen in the writings of Rick Bass and Robert G. Schreiner through many comparisons and differences, imagery, deeper meanings, stances, and views, the…

Guns Don't Kill People, People Kill People Throughout United States history there has been a constant debate on gun control. Should guns be banned even though it is one of our civil rights infringed upon us by our founding fathers or to ban it because of the events that have transpired in modern time? Either way gun laws have become progressively strict based on various shootings, massacres, and deaths across the nation. America's gun culture stems from colonial history and revolutionary roots.…

not provide logical evidence of a need for an increase in private gun ownership. The increase in the availability of private guns will only make the criminals who are already willing to attack more likely to be armed, and more likely to fire their weapons. The gun advocates, he advises, wrongly believe that a solution to this problem is to have more private citizens armed; however, as the perceived amount of safety increases so does the number of guns readily…

Agree to Disagree What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “gun”? Gun rights, protection, hunting, or gun violence, school shootings and terrorist attacks. These topics are highly controversial in today’s society. Is there really a middle ground that can be achieved on gun control? In the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, it states that it “protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.” It is a highly emotional issue, and when you deal with…

Gun control in America is a significant issue, with an average of 91 gun related deaths per day, it is a matter that can no longer be ignored. Being controversial in its nature, author Phoebe Maltz Bovy doesn 't hesitate to shed light on her opinion on the affair. In her article “It’s Time to Ban Guns. Yes, All of Them.” Bovy is quick to state that all guns are bad regardless of their purpose or the respective owner, that they’re all nothing more than dangerous machines. However, in her…

In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, author James Cronin explains why he, despite being a liberal, believes in and exercises his gun ownership rights. This essay, in particular, is quite intriguing due to the fact a liberal is supporting the second amendment. The title alone draws in a diverse crowd because it is somewhat paradoxical in today's divided political spectrum. The personal crisis that leads to the author’s support of gun ownership enlightens and resonates with nearly all…

his hero qualities, his weakness and the way he develops into a better hero throughout the poem. Beowulf displays a vast number of heroic qualities throughout the poem as he overpowers the three monsters. The epic hero’s qualities become visual early and manifest that he will affect the outcome of the…

As a hunter, I value my right to own and use firearms. But as a student, those same rights are unsettling. When you’ve been brought up to respect weapons and educated on the proper use of a firearm, it is hard to imagine how or why people do the things they do with guns. It is also hard to take a side on gun control or how we are going to fix this problem. On one hand, stricter gun laws could make it harder to do the thing I love doing. But, on the other hand I would feel safer while trying to…

A fallacy is considered to be a mistake or a logical error in reasoning. It is a concept of making an error when it comes to thinking and reasoning. Fallacies are thus two or more factual mistakes in a certain policy. Some of the fallacies are made intentionally in order to persuade or manipulate someone by deception. Others are made unknowingly as a result of ignorance and carelessness. It is advisable to be familiar with logical fallacies so that one can identify and avoid them when trying to…

In 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights, the second amendment was adopted, having been ratified by three-fourths of the states. The second amendment is known for a well-regulated militia being necessary to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Since 2015, there are 45 states that allow open carry for firearms. Also, in 15 states require a permit or license to open carry, while eight more have other restrictions on how, when or where guns are allowed. There are two reasons why there should be…