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which are neither widely used or need by the general public, would aid in solving the gun violence epidemic in America by curtailing the number and ease of mass shootings (Mantel 2013). While contentious, numerous studies state that the Assault Weapons Ban was effective. For instance, one study reported by the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence states that the number of automatic weapons recovered from crime scenes involving a shooting decreased by at least 32 percent due to the assault weapons…

Coaching is a very common thing that lots of people want to do. The occupation is mainly built around experience the more experience an individual has the more opportunity an individual will have. The three main levels of basketball coaching are high school, college and NBA these three levels are similar but have some differences. I will go into details about each of these levels and give general information of them. The high school/middle school level of coaching is the first step of…

by guns. The Brady Campaign announced that the passing of the Brady Law attributed to the reduction in deaths caused by guns in the United States to drop by 27% between 1999 and 1993 (“Brady”). On the other side of this opposition is the National Rifle Association, also known as the NRA. A spokesperson for the NRA stated that more guns, not less were needed to avert shootings (“Gun Control Follow-Up”). Supporters argue that most gun owners are law-abiding citizens and have gone through the legal…

He caught the ball with eight seconds left in the game. A defender ran towards him, one hand in the air to try to block the shot. As he jumped up, the entire crowd held their breaths. Everything was moving in slow motion; his arm extended and the ball spun out of his hand, gliding up into an arc headed towards the hoop. As the ball neared its highest point, the shot clock went off, and the shrill buzzer pierced through the silence. Everyone in that arena was focused on one thing: the basketball,…

1st when it comes to gun control in the United States of America. We are also ranked 1st when it comes to homicides in the U.S.A. The question is: Are these two statistics directly correlated? What can our nation and local community do to lower the number of homicides in Chicago? If you have been paying attention to current events, you will know…

over the past few years thanks to former Toronto Raptor Vince Carter and retired NBA player Steve Nash. There has already been visible change in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for example the last two first round drafts have been Canadian (Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett). Also, some of the best National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) players right now are Canadian (Jamal Murray and Kyle Wiltjer). Carter and Nash both contributed greatly to the development of Canadian…

The safety of the public is not in the hands of the gun itself, but in those intentionally misusing them. Over the last decade, crime has been on the rise thanks to increase in drug trade and the lack of regulations on the gun owners themselves. Many believe that if we stop giving the public, as a whole, the option to purchase firearms that gun violence will decrease over time. Taking guns away from our citizens is not the answer.Gun control does not deter crime: gun ownership deters crime. A…

be legends in the National Basketball Association, otherwise known as the NBA. Both players have achieved tons of accomplishments. Although they have similarities, they also have a great deal of differences. Some of the similarities and differences these players share is their environment, accomplishments, and characteristics. Environment plays one of the biggest roles in similarities and differences of these legends. When he was only 19 years old, LeBron James was drafted number one overall…

An experience to me is something that is unforgettable, that one thing that means a little extra to you and something that will have a lasting effect on you. I travel in reverse to the little girl standing in the mirror and daydreaming of one day becoming not only an amazing basketball player, but a great person in general as well. I watched and mimicked Allen Iverson on the tv to the best of my abilities as my brother did, then I grew. It all started for me at a young age and I began using my…

Kobe and Lebron were and still the best NBA players of their era. Basketball fan or not, you have probably heard or had a strong debate. Who is a greater player: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Although they have never played a single playoff game against each other, the comparison is inevitable. Both came to the NBA out of high school, both have been very dominant since their early years, and both made a huge impact on the league. They are both first-ballot Hall of Famers, with a combined eight…