Gun violence in the United States

Mass shootings are increasing in the United States, and Democrats are seizing the opportunity to push anti-gun legislation to deter gun violence in America. Guns and the Second Amendment have come to the forefront of political rhetoric, leading to conflicting views between Republicans and Democrats on the future of gun legislation. Republicans are encouraging law abiding citizens to purchase firearms and defend themselves against acts of violence by criminals. On the contrary, Democrats believe the only way to slow gun violence in the United States is to outlaw guns in the general public. While certain politicians believe strict gun laws would protect the American people, the proposed policies would make our nation more vulnerable to violent…

for many people in the United States, there is no imagining, this is their reality. They are simply some of the many victims of the second amendment gone wrong. When the second amendment was created the United States was under the tyranny of Britain. The purpose of the second amendment, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”, was to protect citizens by allowing the new country to fight…

“ Like most of the nation I am appalled by gun violence in our country and the mass shootings in our churches and colleges. While there is no simple fix, that does not mean we should do nothing. The status quo clearly is not working and people on both sides of this issue cannot simply continue shouting at each other. Nobody wants more mass killings and serious people are going to have to engage in serious discussion.” - Bernie Sanders The correlation between gun control and gun violence in the…

Aurora, Newtown, and Charleston have become the epicenter of gun-related violence in the United States. Of the 12 deadliest shootings in the United States, six have happened from 2007 onward (Ehrenfreund, 2015). Each mass shooting event brought the gun debate to the national limelight. These tragic events make global headlines which invariably makes other developed countries conclude that the American society, with all its prosperity and standing as a world leader, is not able to contain this…

Introduction Gun control is a highly complex and emotionally charged debate. Fear drives both sides of the gun control discussion in the United States. On one side Americans seem to religiously quote the Second Amendment within the Constitution. The Second Amendment states that people have the right to keep and bear arms in order for them to protect themselves from government overreach in confiscating their firearms; “this amendment’s core purpose is to in fact protect the individual’s interest…

According to the Second Amendment in the United States Constitution, citizens of the country have the right to keep and bear arms. However, this topic has recently become more and more controversial. Some people state that guns are dangerous, therefore a simple citizen should have no use for one unless they have ill intentions. Others believe that guns are a necessary part of society for people to protect themselves and those around them. Lately, many debates have been held concerning this…

Jessica Gershon Professor Olalekan Afolabi Political Science 103 October 13, 2015 Do we have the right to bear arms? Gun violence in the United States continues to increase due to citizens being able to personally purchase guns. Different states obtain different laws. Some state laws necessitate citizens to acquire a permit. Other state laws are more lenient and do not require citizens to receive a permit before purchasing a gun. Some state laws are in between. For an example, according to the…

Gun violence is a monumental problem, not only within the United States but worldwide. Statistics show that gun ownership in the US is on the rise, but Firearms deaths are on the decline. Accidental deaths are a problem that many people ignore, but with all the gun related issues that have been in the news lately, we need to take a look into it. While accidental deaths that are firearm related are very low, it is still an issue that needs to be addressed. A popular misconception is that more…

Gun control is one of the most controversial and sensitive topics in the United States to date. Firearms kill on average 33,563 people, and injure 81,396 people annually (“Assault”). The right to bear arms as stated in the second amendment in United States Constitution has organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA), and millions of patriotic Americans clinging to their guns. Those fighting for gun control argue that assault weapons serve no purpose in the hands of citizens, and in…

Gun violence has been a major concern in the United States for many years. There have been a lot of people that have died or have been seriously injured over the years by the use of guns in the United States. If a solution is not found it could lead to additional problems for the people living in the United States. Gun violence is an problem that hurts everyone involved and a solution must be found. There is one basic cause for gun violence in the United States. There are individuals who own…