There are a lot of misconceptions of guns and gun violence due to lack of education and media portrayal. Movies and television shows often display guns violence with no consequences. In a violent movie, we have observed scenes where guns are shot at a person and they escape without any injuries. These unrealistic images are confusing and encourage children to believe there are no consequences to using guns. According to the most recent FBI data, 565 deaths under the age of 18 and 119 deaths under the age of 12 were a result of gun violence (Villet, "Life With Guns: Drawing a Bead on Safety").
I feel some crimes that have taken place in this country could have been stopped or lessened to a degree with a concealed firearm. The government can not ensure the 100 percent safety and wellbeing of all its citizens. For example the school shootings and workplace instances etc that happened in this country. But if there were more responsible law abiding people that had a concealed weapon on them some of these tragedies could have been avoided or at least minimized the damage that those criminals caused saving the lives of others is always a good thing. Criminals are not known for following the rules so all law abiding citizens have the right to defend themselves by any means needed.
In addition, Shaffer effectively defends her idea that banning handguns will have no effect on reduction of violent crime, but may actually increase instances of gun crimes. This is due to the fact that civilians would no longer be able to defend themselves effectively. The second article, “Gun control standoff” both sides remain unsolved in bitter debate. Gun control continues to bring out the worst in public opinions. Jost states: “Gun control supporters blame the high rate of violent crime and the large number of gun accidents and suicides on the easy availability of firearms and
Illinois is the only state with no form of the newly issued law surrounding the subject of Conceal and Carry. The main reason this Midwest state does not have a newly amended constitution is primarily due to Governor Pat Quinn and his fellow democrat Mayor of Chicago Richard Daley. Quinn said he fears letting people carry guns would only escalate tense situations and lead to shootings that might otherwise be avoided (Garcia par. 2). He said he is also concerned that Illinois’ gun licensing system would not be able to handle an increased workload and said there are concerns that the current screening process is not thorough enough to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill (Garcia
How would you feel if your son or daughter was shot and killed at school? America is in deep trouble and we need help to make things more peaceful. Guns to me are the worst thing in America today. They are dangerous machines that can kill a group of people in a matter of minutes, but not all guns are bad. Guns used for hunting or for sports are fine when used by a trained and trustworthy person.
One felon quoted “ If you scare some innocent body with a gun you might not survive, if you get caught and arrested by a cop in America you are sure to survive”. Point being that if they really want to reduce crime by big numbers, they should allow people the right to conceal and carry there own
Banning Assault Rifles and High Capacity Magazines Would Be Pointless Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America said, "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety,” (“Benjamin Franklin”) Today there are US politicians who are in support of gun control legislature in an endeavor to protect citizens from the injuries and death that could hypothetically come from so called assault rifles and high capacity magazines. However, gun control laws are ineffective in preventing from heinous and violent activity, and have never worked. In a negative affect can actually increase gun related crime. Criminals by nature do not respect laws, so it would
You’ve to find out who has the access to those guns, especially when people are irrational, deranged and so forth. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) stated “the worst thing we can do is create a false sense of security. Graham also states that he’s open o establishing a commission to help members understand what they could logically do to prevent mass murder. Sen. Marco Rubio (R. Fla.) said there were “specific ideas” that could be debated, but he is committed to protect what is a constitutional right. Analysis Republicans don’t agree with the assault weapon bans.
Gun control may be an issue on streets with minors, or people with criminal backgrounds, but it starts with people. There is also a million more cases of rape, aggravated assaults, homicides, pre-meditated murders that carry out with no weapons and our government has little or no bright ideas to put a ban on these sick acts. “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” Below are statements given by a few local people who volunteered their opinions but requested to remain anonymous. • “Take away the weapons and we are gonna be in a police state where the government controls everything…have you seen V for Vendetta…that’s what happens when you give the guns and control to the government.” – Male, Age 29, Bronx, NY • “We need assault weapons incase we go into another revolutionary war.” – Male, Age 58, Fleetwood,
Saul Ceja Mrs. Anderbery English 4-3 20 November 2014 Gun Control Guns don’t kill people; it’s the people who own the guns who kill the people. Gun control is a vital part of the future of the United States. The Second Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment are the ones that give states the right to make their own gun laws. Self-defense is a vital part of gun control, as people may be able to prevent a crime from being committed, because they would have a weapon or a gun for protection. Numerous individuals across the United States disagree with the current usage of guns; it is necessary to look at this controversial issue because of the recent violence involving guns across the United States.