Less-lethal weapon

not provide logical evidence of a need for an increase in private gun ownership. The increase in the availability of private guns will only make the criminals who are already willing to attack more likely to be armed, and more likely to fire their weapons. The gun advocates, he advises, wrongly believe that a solution to this problem is to have more private citizens armed; however, as the perceived amount of safety increases so does the number of guns readily…

Agree to Disagree What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “gun”? Gun rights, protection, hunting, or gun violence, school shootings and terrorist attacks. These topics are highly controversial in today’s society. Is there really a middle ground that can be achieved on gun control? In the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, it states that it “protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.” It is a highly emotional issue, and when you deal with…

Gun control in America is a significant issue, with an average of 91 gun related deaths per day, it is a matter that can no longer be ignored. Being controversial in its nature, author Phoebe Maltz Bovy doesn 't hesitate to shed light on her opinion on the affair. In her article “It’s Time to Ban Guns. Yes, All of Them.” Bovy is quick to state that all guns are bad regardless of their purpose or the respective owner, that they’re all nothing more than dangerous machines. However, in her…

In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, author James Cronin explains why he, despite being a liberal, believes in and exercises his gun ownership rights. This essay, in particular, is quite intriguing due to the fact a liberal is supporting the second amendment. The title alone draws in a diverse crowd because it is somewhat paradoxical in today's divided political spectrum. The personal crisis that leads to the author’s support of gun ownership enlightens and resonates with nearly all…

In the story of Beowulf, he exhibits the qualities of a superhuman. This superhuman fights 3 different monsters for the good of the Danes and the Geats. The determined warrior described for his love of glory and his loyalty fights till the very end for his country. Displayed by courage seen that Beowulf shows different qualities from other soldiers and deserves the title of epic hero. The main protagonist has the attributes of an epic hero through his hero qualities, his weakness and the…

As a hunter, I value my right to own and use firearms. But as a student, those same rights are unsettling. When you’ve been brought up to respect weapons and educated on the proper use of a firearm, it is hard to imagine how or why people do the things they do with guns. It is also hard to take a side on gun control or how we are going to fix this problem. On one hand, stricter gun laws could make it harder to do the thing I love doing. But, on the other hand I would feel safer while trying to…

A fallacy is considered to be a mistake or a logical error in reasoning. It is a concept of making an error when it comes to thinking and reasoning. Fallacies are thus two or more factual mistakes in a certain policy. Some of the fallacies are made intentionally in order to persuade or manipulate someone by deception. Others are made unknowingly as a result of ignorance and carelessness. It is advisable to be familiar with logical fallacies so that one can identify and avoid them when trying to…

In 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights, the second amendment was adopted, having been ratified by three-fourths of the states. The second amendment is known for a well-regulated militia being necessary to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Since 2015, there are 45 states that allow open carry for firearms. Also, in 15 states require a permit or license to open carry, while eight more have other restrictions on how, when or where guns are allowed. There are two reasons why there should be…

Thesis: Though guns can be used for protection, guns should not be allowed on college campuses because guns make college students feel uncomfortable, the abuse of guns has claimed many college students’ lives and guns can threaten the safety of college campuses. I. The presences of guns on college campuses make students feel anxious. A. A survey conducted, shows the majority of students (79%) felt uneased about strangers, faulty and fellow students carrying guns on campuses (Journal of American…

In today's world there is a big debate on what we should do with guns. Some think we should ban guns, or limit gun possession. Others think we should keep our guns, after all, we have the Second Amendment. But i believe there is another option, I think there is a link between the mass shootings and mental disabilities and diseases, and if that’s true, we should worry about that. Mass shootings since Columbine High School: April 1999 - Two teenage students shot and killed 12 classmates and a…