Argumentative Essay: The Need For Gun Control In California
“A gun is no more dangerous than a cricket bat in the hands of a madman.” “ Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” “ An armed society is a polite society.” These are common phrases used to show that the guns aren't necessarily murderous but the holder's intention is what truly causes a death. Regardless of whether or not the person has a gun, if they are legitimately intent on harming you they will find a way to, so strengthening won’t make anything different except make it harder for those who want to buy a gun to protect themselves. While we certainly have individuals in our society who would misuse a gun, ultimately we have the right to obtain a gun if we meet the requirements. Therefore, we should not strengthen California’s gun control
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The Brady Act states that anyone convicted of a felony or offense, as well as those who have been found as not guilty due to them pleading insanity or mentally unstable, will permanently be prohibited from purchasing firearms. (Mayo Clinic). While the act has been enacted for 18 years, it has prevented 2.4 million purchases of firearms to possible felons or the mentally ill. Not only do they have to have a clean record, they also have to pass a written test to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate to purchase the gun. Federal law requires that licensed dealers conduct a background check on the purchaser. California also demands that the dealer must be licensed by the state. Not only does the state require a background check, they also maintain a record of all firearm sales. The buyer is also limited to buying one handgun per month. This is an effective way of making sure that the buyer is not prohibited from purchasing a gun and that they do not attempt to purchase an excess amount of guns However this does not apply to private sales. This law already prevents many of those individuals who would misuse a gun. The current regimen is good because in the future will prevent many of those individuals seen as dangerous to the community and ensure those who aren’t seen as dangerous will also need the proper licenses to purchase a
The Brady Act states that anyone convicted of a felony or offense, as well as those who have been found as not guilty due to them pleading insanity or mentally unstable, will permanently be prohibited from purchasing firearms. (Mayo Clinic). While the act has been enacted for 18 years, it has prevented 2.4 million purchases of firearms to possible felons or the mentally ill. Not only do they have to have a clean record, they also have to pass a written test to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate to purchase the gun. Federal law requires that licensed dealers conduct a background check on the purchaser. California also demands that the dealer must be licensed by the state. Not only does the state require a background check, they also maintain a record of all firearm sales. The buyer is also limited to buying one handgun per month. This is an effective way of making sure that the buyer is not prohibited from purchasing a gun and that they do not attempt to purchase an excess amount of guns However this does not apply to private sales. This law already prevents many of those individuals who would misuse a gun. The current regimen is good because in the future will prevent many of those individuals seen as dangerous to the community and ensure those who aren’t seen as dangerous will also need the proper licenses to purchase a