Firearms

to do more to reduce gun violence. According to pewresearch.org, there are 270 million to 310 million guns in the United States – close to one firearm for every man, woman and child. In addition, according to pbs.org, our country’s population is at 320,090,857. There are almost as much guns as there are people here in the United States! In 2011, firearms killed 32,251 people in the United States (Lafrance, 2015). Improving laws, the process of background checks to be sure that the people…

guns really more dangerous than vehicles? Have you ever had a family member or loved one killed with a gun or firearm or in a car crash? Firearms have been always allowed in the United States ever since the beginning when our country was formed, but should they be banned for how dangerous they’re? Many statics have raised over time and many people on trying to figure out whether firearms are more dangerous than vehicles. In other words, guns are more dangerous than vehicles because: they’re…

are several situations that could potentially lead to a significant increase in the amount of safety that the general public of the United States could receive. One of the many possibilities is requiring every individual that seeks to purchase a firearm to obtain a title and tag for it, as well as complete a training course, written test, practical test, meet specific health requirements, and prove that they have adequate liability insurance. These will help to not only increase safe living…

debate about gun control basically states that either we should or shouldn’t ban firearms. In my opinion firearms should not be banned as this would violate our promised rights as americans given to us by the second amendment in the bill of rights. Firearms can’t and shouldn’t be banned. Some say that banning firearm related crimes. My claim to this is criminals don’t follow laws they will find a way to get a firearm no matter what. “Guns don’t need to be banned people just need to be taught…

serious and fundamental reality about guns: guns can and do kill people. Without proper firearm laws, people are far more susceptible to die by a gun. States with loose gun control tend to have a higher rate of death by a firearm than states with strict gun control. Previously, it had been shown that in states with more firearms, there have also been higher rates of crime; on the other hand, states with less firearms possess lower rates of crime. However, another pattern is seen between these…

Annotated Bibliography 1. Kopel, David B.(2013, Feb. 2) "The Great Gun Control War of the 20th Century." Retrieved from: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm? This article demonstrates history on gun control and how firearm has influenced individuals. The article has a good and bad reactions to many who believe and disbelieve in gun control. This source is credible since it indicates history/truths and is significant to my point since it has to do with gun control and how it sways…

that needs to stop now! According to the University of Alabama, 31% of public mass shootings happen in America alone. “Gun control is set by laws or policies regulating sales, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians” (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives). Gun control is necessary for the United States now because it will prevent more public shootings, and suicide and accidental shootings; however, there are simple solutions to prevent guns from…

or suburban, and middle class. These are some of the most horrific crimes against our youth; however, there are no “Dilulio” warnings about these classes of youth. 2. Research how other Western nations view firearms-related issues. In your research, include statistics on youth firearm violence in…

place illegally carrying a firearm, which he used to cause mayhem at the nightclub. He successfully injured four people that night, but the fourth person he shot was not going to let it go on any further. This wounded man took a concealed weapon he had on him and neutralized the shooter. Thompson was later charged with four counts of attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm. The man who stopped Thompson had no charges against him because he legally owned his firearm and had a…

life along with his areas of expertise and then lastly what he contributed to forensic science. He started out a boy with a passion for firearms and then became an Army man where he would hold several jobs in the medical field. Put those together and you end up with a forensic specialist who had a large impact on forensic ballistics. Keywords: Goddard, firearms, comparison microscope Calvin Goddard’s Contributions to Forensic…