Gun Control There are Gun laws in the United States that regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. These laws vary by state and are independent of federal firearms laws. There are just as many arguments for gun control as there are against gun control. In an ideal world where gun control was working, only people who will use guns for good will be allowed to possess and carry guns. However, the reality is that criminals will find a way to break gun laws and get guns illegally.
This amendment was adopted on December 15, 1971, such as the other bill of rights. After the court case with District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008, the court ruled that you may posses a firearm even if you are not in any militia or army and to use that firearm for lawful purposes only, such as self defense and home protection. In McDonald v. Chicago court case, the court that the Second amendment limits the State and local government to the same extent as the federal government. When they adopted this amendment way back in the late 1700s, it was made for the militias that were made to fight in war. So they may fight in war and protect themselves, home, and family members.
While there is no federal law specifically addressing the issuance of concealed carry permits, 49 states have passed laws allowing citizens to carry certain concealed firearms in public, either without a permit or after obtaining a permit from local and/or law enforcement. (Right to carry, 2008). In this debate, our team will provide factual evidence and information that will clearly support the advantage to living in a society that allows its citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Apart from being a constitutional right, we will
“There are exceptions, but mostly for hunting purposes, where anyone over the age of 12 is allowed to participate in hunting or any other activities involving only long guns, not handguns, with parental supervision of course” (Hagy). There are four types of policies throughout the United States concerning laws on carrying a concealed weapon. They are Shall-Issue, May-Issue, No-Issue and Unrestricted. Shall-Issue policy requires a citizen to obtain a permit based on certain criteria. May-Issue policy requires a citizen to obtain a permit, which is given by local authorities.
The Second Amendment is a law that was formulated to give the citizens of The United States of America the right to own and bear firearms. More gun control laws have been set in place as a deterrent for criminals to purchase firearms. Gun control laws are not the only way to avoid and protect criminals from purchasing firearms. Even with the gun control laws, debates, the Second Amendment and the Tiahrt Amendment, there is a lack of enforcement of these laws which has caused more violence. There also has not been a reduction in the number of criminals with guns.
In states where the state government has declined to serve as a POC, the FFLs initiate a NICS background check by contacting the NICS Call Centers for all firearm transfers. The FBI conducts the NICS check and determines whether or not the transfer would violate state or federal law. 3. Finally, in states where the state government has agreed to serve as a POC for handgun purchases but not for long gun purchases, the FFLs contact the NICS through the designated state POC for handgun transfers and the NICS Section for long gun
They think the laws and licensing are loose. In 2006, third two states are required the background information checks for purchases firearm (Moorhouse 105). In October 1997, factories of gun in the U.S. accept to install a trigger locks on handguns. It also had a vote about training for all gun users in November, but it failed (Jost 1105). Although I am a supporter of gun control, I think the result of this vote was totally correct because it involved a huge number of the gun users in the United States, and who should pay the money for that training if the
Carry a concealed weapon, following state regulations, is a right that a person should be able to choose to do. The Second Amendment is the section of the Bill Of Rights that protects
• Have provided proof of the firearms training required for a license. • The class for CCW cost about $50.00 to $100.00 depending on who is teaching the class. Class topics • Legal Implications of CCW • Concealed Carry of Weapon (CCW) Licensing • Reciprocity • Safe Carry Considerations • Firearms Safety and Identification • Safe Storage of Firearms • Children and Firearms • Gun Handling Exercise (loading and unloading) Concealed
The issue being whether or not civilians should be allowed to bear arms. "Both sides in the gun debate have to accept that the problem can be solved without both sides losing." With this being said, I am going to argue this issue towards my view on the law. There is a big market involving the gun industry. Customers buy guns from local small businesses for game and sport purposes.