Firearms

different view of this issue: half of the citizens believe that it should remain legal to own guns, and that it is a natural right of every US citizen. However, the other part of Americans find it scandalous that random people are allowed to own firearms, and that guns are sold literally in supermarkets. Not only Americans find it inappropriate – people all around the world are worried about this fact because of all the cases of the massive…

In addition, “As of September 2013, about 67,000 firearms were listed for sale online from private, unlicensed sellers” and “An estimated 40% of all firearms transferred in the U.S. are transferred by unlicensed individuals” (Universal Background Checks). Harvard’s own Dr. Deborah Azrael tells The Trace that “of 2,072 gun owners” the researchers surveyed, “roughly 40% said they’d acquired their most recent firearm (through sale or transfer) without going through a background check”…

http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws/state-law/alaska/ but there are many differentiations. For example, the state of Arizona does NOT Require a background check prior to the transfer of a firearm between private parties; Prohibit the transfer or possession of assault weapons, 50 caliber rifles, or large capacity ammunition magazines; Require firearms dealers to obtain a state…

state and local governments, therefore the second amendment must be upheld by all government. Owning a firearm is a constitutional right; however performing further background testing does not infringe this right, it ensures that the person who owns the firearms does not threaten the rest of the population. Each level of government has there own restrictions and regulations to purchasing a firearm. As of now, the federal government has age restrictions and requires public sellers…

manufacturer, or dealer may sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual” ("Brady Law"). From an unbiased point of view, this law appears reasonable and shows that it might help. 5 days is a reasonable amount of time for a sale on a firearm and gives plenty of time for a background check on an individual. The “1993 Brady Handgun Control Act is now in effect in 32 states” (Agresti and Reid, "Gun Control - Just…

average of 4.3 million firearms being added to the United States each year, gun control is one of the most rapidly growing problems in our nation. The right to bear arms was the 2nd amendment in our Constitution; so obviously to our forefathers this has been a very important ideal since the beginning of our nation. Without implementing some sort of law in the coming years, all citizens will soon be in danger. According to the National Institute of Justice, approximately 414,562 firearm incidents…

Constitution is a hotly debated topic, but is not as recognizable as the First Amendment. It allows people to not only use firearms, but to provide them in defense and protection (“Second Amendment”). It is divisive due to the fact that many people have different opinions on what the Amendment actually states. Some citizens believe that it is meant protect the rights of the people to own firearms only if they are included in a militia, while others believe that it protects the rights of the…

monumental problem, not only within the United States but worldwide. Statistics show that gun ownership in the US is on the rise, but Firearms deaths are on the decline. Accidental deaths are a problem that many people ignore, but with all the gun related issues that have been in the news lately, we need to take a look into it. While accidental deaths that are firearm related are very low, it is still an issue that needs to be addressed. A popular misconception is that more guns means more…

As of right now, the United States has few rules and regulations when it comes to obtaining a firearm when in comparison to other countries. America also has the highest rate of crime and violence with firearms and still remains lose on the laws that control them. I believe we need stricter laws when dealing with who and how someone can own and obtain a firearm because of the mass amounts of gun related violence in America. However, what is gun control? What does gun control even entail? Will…

formed by citizens needed firearms to fight off the British crown. After Independence was won, it was decided by the Constitutional Convention that the citizens were permitted to keep their weapons so that the Federal Government could not become as powerful as the English Monarchy. In the Constitution it is stated, “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.” Firearms in the United States are…