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    Gun Violence Protection Gun control laws in the United States has little effect and they permit the citizens to carry their own weaponry, which has made the U.S into the most violent country in the world. Gun violence has been a serious issue especially in the city of Oakland, California. Residents in some areas do not dare to leave their house after sunset because they are afraid to be another victim in the gunfights. According to Anthony Braga, in the “Center for Problem-Oriented Policing,”…

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    Guns Laws Must Be Changed The debate on new gun legislation at the federal and national levels is roaring topic in today’s American society. On one side of the argument, “gun lovers” constantly make mention of the second amendment and how the law protects the rights of Americans. On the other side of the argument, Americans expecting gun reforms argue new and clearer laws will be preferable for the future of America. Nevertheless, on both sides the truth of the matter is in the statistical…

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    Gun Control

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    seems like everyday. Some people think there should make laws about gun control. However, others would disagree about having gun control because according to the second amendment it gives U.S. citizens the right to own guns. The three reasons why some are against control are: It is the people of the United States right, avid shooting and hunting. The people of the United States of America has the right to own guns according to the 2nd Amendment, it states “A well regulated…

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    Does Gun Control Reduce Crime? Gun control law has been one the most argued topic in the past decade in United States. Crime is widely viewed as a major issue for every society, government always tried to find solution in order to reduce the crime and violent rates. That is why gun control law and gun ownership has been argued intensively. However there has been a question, did gun control law reduce crime rate? In my opinion: No, because if people want to kill, they will find weapons to…

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    Essay On Gun Regulations

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    States of America. This great president was shot and killed by a gun, and to be more specific, a 6.5mm Carcano rifle that was easily obtained and that changed the course of history in America forever. The U.S. needs more gun regulations. If only year 1963 had gun regulations like it does now, a tragedy such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, in Dallas, Texas, could have been prevented. However, due to a lack of proper gun regulations it now reverberates with an…

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    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…

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    The Swiss Way-Gun Control

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    The Swiss Way- Gun Control Theodore Roosevelt once said, “We should encourage rifle practice among school boys, and indeed, among all classes. The first step in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war, if it should come, is to teach men to shoot.” One of the biggest debates in the United States at the moment is whether or not there should be a tighter control on guns. If one were to look at the statistics around the world, the country that seems to have one…

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    Gun control is a huge ordeal in our society right now. There are alot of problems and ideas about it, and people are dying to the cause of others having guns. Is it because we are giving guns out too willingly and the wrong people are getting them? Or are guns just something that we cant trust giving out to civilians. Some people say gun control should happen, other say it shouldnt. In this report i will cover all the different kinds of weapons, and the pros and cons of gun control, and possibly…

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    The purpose of a gun to many is a tool used for ending another’s life, but to me it is a tool meant for protection and security. Around a year ago my apartment was broken into by a con artist who had tricked me into showing him my room, he had told me he was a repair man here to replace the old locks with some newer ones. At the time I was fresh out of my parents’ house so I was quite gullible unfortunately, and let him "fix" all my locks. He had planned to break in when me and my roommate were…

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    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…

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