For example, in the USA the right to own a firearm is entrenched in the Second Amendment and therefore is has been so much harder for those attempting to put restrictions on the ownership of guns. However, in 1996, Parliament was able to impose a ban on handguns after the murder of 16 school children and their teacher in Dunblane. This law wasn’t hard to pass as the constitution can be easily adapted. The fact that the UK constitution may be seen as a negative. This is because it can be interpreted in many ways and may lead to misunderstanding.
The reason is the perceived view that it is the lack of gun control that has resulted in the number of firearms-related deaths in the country. In fact, this is one of the most stated, but wrong, arguments for gun control. The fact of the matter is that if gun control is put into place there are more chances that law-abiding citizens will be victims. Gun control laws to a large extent can have no effect on criminals, as there will always be a thriving black market for trade of guns and firearms. (Nair,
America Wins Their Independence England may have had an alarming amount of tangible and intimidating advantages, but in the end it was America’s intangible advantages that carried the colonists to their victory of the American Revolution. Looking at England’s advantages on paper; a superior Navy and a mass amount of experienced and well trained solders, it seems impossible for them to lose. However, America held the advantages of foreign allies and officers, the fact that they were fighting for their homeland and their undying persistence. It was, consequently, these advantages that won them the war. During wars, armies use the opposing sides’ disadvantages to work in their favor.
People against gun control that want tougher laws on gun related violence will most likely see those added laws overlooked because the tougher laws will most likely be an add-on to current laws. Those add-on laws can be easily bargained away in plea deals. The tougher laws are also less likely to be imposed swiftly. A judge would not want to impose the tougher laws without absolute solid proof the person being prosecuted is guilty. That would be hard to do in cases where there is a chance, no matter how small, the defendant is not guilty.
It can be as small as just exercising our birth rights as U.S. citizens. It can be as big as running for office! By occasionally writing letters to the president about how I feel about certain issues, like the world’s current energy crisis, I preserve American culture. By simply respecting authority and obeying the law, I preserve American culture. The Constitution has established and maintained a culture of liberty in the United States.
The application of stricter gun control laws will in fact hinder law enforcement agencies across America. During the Brady Band law enforcement agencies, although approved, had complications getting what is considered to be an assault rifle for official duties. Many law enforcement agencies had to settle for a less superior weapon than the combatant they faced. This event is a far too common on street patrol across America. When our trust is put into someone else’s hands do you want these everyday hero’s to be out gunned by superior weaponry.
Gun Control Portfolio Gun control laws have recently been questioned across the United States. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, have very strict limits on gun possession. With the recent Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting many questions have risen. Some believe that stricter laws will cause less shootings and deaths. But in all reality, if guns weren’t around, people would still find a way to do crazy messed up things to kill people.
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
This seems like a logical assumption; fewer guns equal fewer crimes involving guns. However with a lucrative black market for illegal guns, in place all across America, criminals don’t buy guns from licensed dealers. Admittedly, greater restrictions on legally purchasing guns are just one of many proposed gun control regulations. The reason once again for the inability of these countless regulations to reduce crime is simply that people who intend to use guns for murder or other violent crimes don’t buy guns legally. With criminals buying guns nearly exclusively from the black market, stricter gun control policies might, in fact, encourage crime.
The term "gun control" means any law, policy, practice, or proposal designed to define, restrict, or limit the possession, production or modification, importation, shipment, sale, and/or use of firearms. Gun control laws and policies vary greatly around the world. Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, have very strict limits on gun possession while some large federal republics like the United States, have laws that vary significantly between states. Proponents of gun control generally argue the dangers of widespread gun ownership. Opponents argue that gun control does not reduce gun-related injuries, murder, or suicide, and some argue that such regulation would violate individual liberties.