Gun laws in the United States

of Americans around the United States that own at least one gun. Other Americans do not see the need in owning a gun. Guns are used for self-defense, sports, and recreation. The United states does not have a strict gun policy, but due to recent shootings some Americans are calling for a stricter gun control law. In the 2016 presidential election, gun control was the main topic in the election. The Democrats want a stricter gun control law, while the Republicans think the law should stay the…

Gun Control or People Control Who are the real killers, the guns or we? Gun laws today are getting looser and looser when it comes to who can buy guns and handle them without a license. Now days people but guns for auctions or on the market for a little of nothing. Here in Alabama we have the most nonchalant gun laws that you can find in the south. Most people in Alabama do not even have a license and do not plan on getting one anytime soon. Most gun owners don’t have the rights to carry their…

Gun control laws have become a big argument over the last few years. Gun laws contradict themselves around the world, which makes it more complex to develop a viewpoint on this topic. Most countries now have become very strict regarding gun laws. The United States is continuing to strengthen gun laws due to many mass killings all throughout the states. In fact, there were 372 mass shootings and 475 were killed in 2015 alone (The Fight Over Guns In America.16). Making laws to get guns out of the…

Gun control has been a prominent issue that has been debated over the past several years. It should only be expanded to a certain extent so that it doesn 't affect the responsible gun owners. The Founding Fathers of The United States believed that all people should have the right to bear arms. Gun control laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining firearms. Gun control is unnecessary because gun deaths in the United States are small fraction of the mortality rate. Owning a firearm is…

large amount of mass shootings in the United States sparking outrage from the people who advocate for increased gun control, a large point of issue within the government has been whether or not to increase restrictions on gun ownership. One side believes that reducing the amount of guns would cut down tremendously on the amount of mass shootings, while the other side believes that the amount of mass shootings would not be affected due to how people who want guns will still be able to obtain…

Say no to the Guns The second Amendment of the Constitution features the right to bear arms for all American citizens. During the 1700’s, handguns and firearms were needed to ensure the safety of the citizens due to the lack of police officers. Nowadays, there are enough police officers to protect the citizens but the gun related incidents are increasing which questions the right of citizens to use guns and firearms. Should the guns be banned? The debate over the concern of whether or not…

the social issue of gun regulation has become a huge debate in the United States. As stated in the US Constitution, the Second Amendment gives people the “right to bear arms” which means that individuals are allowed to possess their own certified gun with the correct licenses. However, is this certain Amendment the cause of one of the biggest social issues today in the United States? The number of guns has increased to 357 million as of 2015. Therefore, the number of gun-related incidents that…

Are Gun Control Laws Necessary in the United States? The United States has approximately 325 million guns in the population. This high number almost translates to a ratio of one gun per person. The United States has also witnessed several fatal incidents where shooters used these firearms to kill innocent civilians. As such, the entire situation begs the question whether gun control laws are necessary to curb gun-related violence. The situation has developed into a national issue with people…

Gun control is a very controversial topic in the United States; where the two main sides are the people opposed to gun control and the people in favor of gun control. It has been a major controversy since owning guns has come into question regarding the nation’s overall safety. It has become increasingly popular with the growing fear of terrorism, and how easy it is to attack the United States. “The effect of [the Second and Fourteenth Amendments] on gun politics was the subject of landmark…

When the 1,000 gun related incidents are broken down, the statistics can be shocking. Death and injuries spike to children under the age of five. Nearly 90 deaths occurred at the age of three, and most of them were self-inflicted. Death and injuries spike again between the ages of fifteen and seventeen, most of these involve a friend. Most of these 1,000 incidents happen at the minors’ own home. (Foley, Ryan J., Fenn, Larry and Penzenstadler, Nick) The United States has a moral responsibility…