Gun Control Act of 1968

The debate of gun control in the United States has a long and rich history. Much has changed over the years in not only the law, but also the public’s perception on how to regulate firearms in the U.S. In early colonial America, some colonies required that the head of a household possess a gun in his or her home. Connecticut law stated that a man must carry a gun to church and other meetings to defend against native attacks. 1791 saw the states ratify the second amendment that states a…

Gun Violence in America Throughout history gun violence has escalated while the regulations on them have also become more serious. Gun restrictions were first implemented in the 20th century, when acts of violence shook the nation and began to make people focus on who we should allow to carry guns. Though as our laws have become stricter we haven’t seen a large decline in gun violence. Our country is broken up mostly into two groups of people: those who believe that it is our constitutional…

The year 1968 in the United States of America was a tumultuous year to say the least. It was the year of the Tet Offensive which caught the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam off guard, then the Viet Cong attacked the U.S. Embassy. Lyndon B. Johnson announces he won’t seek re-election after backlash over Vietnam, and Johnson a few weeks later signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Apollo 7 & 8 missions are launch which lay the groundwork for a 1969 moon landing, and Richard Nixon is elected president…

The Gun control act has been around since 1968 since John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The act was set to prevent certain people like fugitives from buying guns. This act also required retailers and individuals to obtain a Federal Firearms License. All background checks must be run through the (NICS), witch is part of the FBI. Background checks have brought concern of second amendment rights as well as who should be able to have a gun. In order to regulate gun control we need to raise the buying…

Argument Paper – Gun Control vs. Pro 2nd Amendment Argument ENGL 123 Jesse H. Dixon Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide It’s should come as no surprise that the gun control argument in America is fiery and emotional, with logic and civility most often being pushed aside by frustration, fear and anger. Most arguments over gun control come full of fallacies, and emotional appeal rather than true factual data. Neither side is happy with current gun laws. Gun owners…

In 2013 guns claimed the lives of over 33,000 people, while cars claimed just under 33,000 lives. A lot of people suggest that gun fatalities would be lessened if guns were regulated like cars are, this Is the point that Nicholas Kristof talks about in his New York Times essay “Our Blind Spot about Guns”. Others point out that cars and guns are not the most accurate analogy, like Guns.com writer Greg Camp in his article “Guns are not cars; cars are not guns”. Regulating guns as much as we…

In 1989, California became the first state to pass a law restricting the use of assault rifles, which have a high rate of fire capacity. The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires citizens to be at least 18 years old to buy shotguns, rifles, and ammunition. Other firearms, like handguns, can only be sold to citizens ages 21 and up. Only 12 of 50 states require permits to purchase handguns. Three of the states require permits to purchase rifles and shotguns. Most states require a permit to carry…

The latest deadly shooting incident in the US, the Orlando nightclub shooting leaving 50 killed and 53 injured on June 12 2016 also adds to the doubt raised on how effective is the present US gun laws. The gunman Marteen, who was an FBI suspect, was able to legally purchase a handgun and assault rifle days before the massacre. This is an example which shows the ease with which a person can get hold of firearm in the US. This is not a singled out incident, the San Bernardino shooting incident…

the United Sates to be able to conceal a gun has raise many problems all around the country. In some states due to the laws people are able to by gun with up the right restrictions of how to obtain a gun. Other has brought up the concern about having colleges having concealed guns in universities. People agree with the laws and the regulations and other people may not agree. Many mass shooting have occurred over the resent years in different states. Gun control should be allowed only when there…

the American federal government has continued to slowly remove the freedoms of American citizens in small increments. The USA Patriot Act of 2001 removed the freedom of privacy from law abiding citizens of the United States. The second amendment right of freedom to bear arms has been continually under siege since the gun…