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    known to many people during this time as an inventor. He invented many field artillery used during the Civil War. The cannon had many steps in which to actually fire the cannon. Soldiers would place the gun powder in the back of the barrel, and the cannon ball was placed in front. Afterwards the gun powder would then be lighted causing the cannon ball to projectile…

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    Gun Control Ordinances

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    public health, safety and welfare through strict gun-control ordinances. They are undermining gun-control ordinances since there is a profitable market for illegal firearms in Milwaukee. Firearm manufacturers design and advertise their guns to appeal to the significant market for illegal firearms. This includes those who wish to use them for criminal purposes. Firearm dealers are aware that these multiple purchasers are one way in which guns…

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    Personal Narrative: Bphoo

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    “PCHOOOOO,” the guns shot,”BPHOOOO” I was getting tired of the sound of gun shots. My ears felt like they were going to bleed. I was at a shooting range, getting ready for the war. People were recruiting soldiers to go to the war. There were supposed to be one man from each household to go to the war. Luckily, we had open area to build ranges, or else I wouldn’t even know how to load a gun! I wasn’t alone practicing my shooting. My friends came to the practice two. For fun, we dress up hay bags…

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    Persuasive Essay On Guns

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    recently taken place at Stoneman Douglas High School has raised the question: Should guns be banned from being sold to the general public? Although I myself have never owned a gun, I still do not believe that the rights of other Americans should be infringed upon; however, such a statement does not mean that I do not want any kind of restrictions when it comes to acquiring these firearms. Though they should not be banned, guns must be made much harder to purchase, which means new legislation…

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    Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. This phrase has become the mantra for the National Rifle Association and most pro-gun arguments, but on what basis does this stems from? Here in the United States, we contain just under half of all the armed civilians worldwide, despite having only just under 5 percent of the world population. To some, they see this fact as a source of pride, though others see it as the reason for an extensive issue. It is no breaking news that gun violence has been a…

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    Guns have the potential to lead to serious injury and even death. As children, most everyone is taught to be cautious with and generally stay clear from them. The perceived danger and apparent threat of firearms leads people to believe that guns have no place in today’s society. This panic over guns leads to the proposition of policies of controlling, banning, and even taking guns from the people. It is debatable whether or not these policies could help prevent the threat of guns becoming…

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    to her safe, grabs her gun, and urgently goes to see the commotion. When she opens the door to the garage she is found face to an intruder who also bears a firearm as well. He goes to pull the trigger just as she does so herself saving both her well being and the well being of her family inside. The woman cannot imagine how her family and herself would still be protected without bearing a gun in safety. Since the year of 1791 citizens have had the right to bear arms (guns) under the Second…

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    For new people to the world of hunting in terms of budgets guns or bows they can range about the same price although most hunters would eventually say you get what you paid for in budget guns and bows although some most rifles can cost more in the long run with attachments and bows not as much (Robyn). Most hunters always say you can get a cheap gun but you’ll get what the hunter paid for and also like the author said after it is all said and done you'll…

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    horrific school shootings in american history… gun control activists say it's the work of loose gun laws in America. What if the real reason wasn't loose gun control laws, it's the people who have access to these guns. People say that if 2011 gun ban in the uk brought gun crimes down to the lowest they have ever been why can that work here. The writing is on the walls, people don't like guns, they are scared of guns. But believe it or not without guns the wonderful place where freedoms we are…

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    reminders can gain this. Due to all these problems witnessed, we as people need to be prepared for what’s next. This brings attention to how far we are willing to go with teachers carrying a hand gun. Since the meeting that they had in the white house president trump wants to allow teachers to carry a gun because he believes that they could have prevented that problem that they had in Florida. In fact, if teachers been in the any type a military experience they should have a chance to have a…

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