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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…

In the process of buying old, new, surplus or antique weapons, you may find yourself asking, What Caliber Is It? Buying or inheriting an unmarked or rechambered weapon can be dangerous. A buyer should always question a weapon seller on the status of the weapon and it’s chambering to avoid damaging the barrel or incurring bodily damage. In this week’s article reflection, we discover the value of chamber casting. When repairing, trading or purchasing a weapon, you will eventually come upon an…

“On 02/28/2016 at 11:12 am, the victim was outside playing on a trampoline when the suspect shot him in the right leg. The suspect was interviewed by Det. Johnakin, and he confessed he was showing the gun towards the victim when he accidentally pulled the trigger and fired the weapon. The suspect stated he had found the firearm behind a trash can in the Merrifield’s neighborhood. Officers on scene recovered the firearm in the next yard over, and the suspect stated he had thrown the gun along…

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVNAIA, Plaintiff v. Crim. No. 5678 of 2015 GUETTER BALL, Defendant MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN THE CONVICTION OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER The Defendant has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, this is from his actions on December 12, 2015. Guetter Ball [hereinafter, “Ball”] was running across a road trying to evade Officer Tray Bagger [hereinafter, “Officer Bagger”] when Bagger was struck by car driving on the road,…

Ammunition and firearms were designed for one's protection or used in hunting. However, in today's society people see it as a burden or a danger to many citizen. People see it as a danger due to the fact that there have been numerous amounts of injuries and deaths with the involvement of firearms. Many seek for a solution to solve this nuisance of a problem but none have arose. Unfortunately, California wants to pass a proposition puting background checks to purchase ammunition for a gun. They…

Gundecking refers to the Naval term of falsifying official reports, more so lying about meeting certain requirements that were never carried out accordingly (Gundeck, n.d.). In the United States Navy, this can span from inflating the supply count on a naval ship to committing fraud and bribery. Gundecking can sometimes seem innocuous but the gravity of not presenting the correct information can have serious consequences. According to the Origin of Navy Terminology, there is no clear history or…

During the course of my 19 years as a police officer, I have had to testify as an expert in court regarding certain evidence involving shooting incidents. I am also certified as a range master for my police department where a large part of my responsibilities consist of understanding how various types of firearms work, the types of ammunition they use, and the mechanics of how the two work together in regards to the impact area they are targeting. One of the things I have yet to deal with in…

Restrictions and Requirements Should be placed on Firearms Projectile weapons that are capable of harming a mass of people in the matter of seconds should be kept out of the hand of the public for safety. Gun laws and restriction should be placed to limit the amount of guns in society. Limiting guns would decrease the crime rate, suicide rate and death toll in America. Restrictions and background checks should also be placed on people who are suicidal, mentally ill, and anyone with a criminal…

Bullets that were lodged in the victim skull were sent to ballistics to determine what type of gun was used to commit the murder, the make and model, toolmarks on the bullet casing also determine the make and model of the gun, before all this is determine the bullets must be placed in an evidence bag and then placed in an evidence locker until it is sent over to ballistics for testing. “With the exception of a shotgun, whenever a gun is fired, microscopic characteristics or imperfections are…

Toy guns were created around eighteen sixty-five, following the Civil War and were intended for the playful use of children. By giving them an object similar to a real gun, it gave children an opportunity to escape the harsh aftermath of the war through pure imaginative roleplay including but not limited to: cops and robbers, war play, etc. Sadly, in today’s society the facetious nature of toy guns has been altered from what it was originally intended for. Because of the unforeseen affects it…