Gun politics

Gun Control in America Guns are a large part of American culture, there are more than 260 million guns in America (Wilson). They are used for sport, hunting, and defense. Many Americans are pro-gun, while others are anti-gun. There are arguments for both sides. The anti-gun arguments often target and attack the law-abiding citizens who choose to exercise their rights as Americans and own guns. They are not the problem, the ones who are doing harm with guns are anything but a role model citizen.…

Gun carry policies base their origins back to the 19th century, when the United States just finished with the Civil War and blacks initially obtained their lawful freedom. During that time, although Africans were officially emancipated, they were kept under subjugation by racist laws, such as the Black Codes and groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Similarly, in 1871, Texas and other southern states banned the carrying of guns in order to control blacks from gaining power over the whites and to prevent…

concealed gun in the United States exceeding twelve times the number of police officers and detectives in America, thus increasing the crime rate. By adults being able to conceal and carry firearms, the crime rates have increased. According to…

I’ve always told myself what America would be without laws. The more I thought about it sounded scary. Laws are so important in our society in order for society to be peaceful our government must have to imply laws. Every state has law enforcement that has duties to fellow and protect their communities and people that are visiting that state too. New York City has gone thought a lot the past two years with cops getting killed. Laws are not different or special for any individual breaking the…

Owning a gun in the United States is very common, and became almost a cultural standard. Whether it is for personal collection, for hunting, or for entertainment, there are many reasons why some people choose to own firearms. Shooting at targets, for instance, can have beneficial effects on people, as it can help them to enhance their focus and concentration. However, the recent terrible tragedy at Pulse nightclub in Orlando has plunged once again the country into mourning on June 12, and has…

While supporters for loose gun control perceive guns as a tool for self-defense, they overlook a 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…

Licensed gun owners are 5.7 times less likely to be arrested for a violent offense than the general public. A hot topic of debate among college students today is wether or not they should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon on campus. Although some believe that having guns on campus would create an atmosphere of fear and paranoia amongst the students, the threat of a wild west type shootout are minimal at worst. Students and faculty with a conceal and carry license should be allowed to carry…

firearms, and short-barreled shotguns are prohibited. Some people argue that owning a handgun increases a person's risk of being killed. Others say that guns aren't the problem, the people are. Managing the type of people that are allowed access to guns, through background checks, can reduce gun violence without taking the right to self-defense. Guns laws in California are much more restrictive compared to other states (ScienceNews). For example, in Alaska, as long as you are 21 years old you…

Invulnerability by Nib or Hollow Point We can't ignore the ongoing violence in America's schools. There have been numerous school shootings already in 2014. Feeling safe doesn't always mean being safe. We can't afford another year without action on gun control. It's important for people to be prepared because if there's a crisis on campus, they need to be able to take care of themselves until somebody can render aid. They need to not be in a position where they don't have any way of defending…

Gun control in the United States is one of the biggest domestic issues today. The issue of whether citizens are allowed to own guns or whether they are not allowed to own guns is debated every day. Gun violence continues to rise in public places. Large cities see more gun violence than anywhere else in the United States. Part of the violence in large cities happens at schools. School shooting are terrible events. Some people believe such events could be avoided if teachers or school officials…