Gun Control (Still in the Works)
Topic: Gun Control and Universal Background checks
I. Introduction
A. Attention material:
D. Thesis/Preview:
Transition Statement
II. Body
A. Main point #1 Criminals will always find a way to obtain their guns, leaving law-abiding citizens without any weapons to use in defense. 1. (Description of problem) a. (Signs, symptoms, effects of problem) b. (Example, narrative, or testimony) 2. (Importance of problem) a. (Extent of problem) i. (Facts/statistics) ii. (Expert testimony) b. (Who is affected) i. (Facts/statistics) ii. (Example/narrative) 3. (Consequences of problem) a. (Expert testimony) b. (Example/narrative)
(Transition into main point 2) B. Main point #2 Woman and weaker individuals may have no means of self-defense from rape or other crimes, especially in the inner city. 1. Every 2 minutes within the United States, someone is sexually assaulted. a. Each year, there are around 207,750 sexual assault victims. b. 54% of sexual assaults are never reported to the police. 97% of rapists NEVER spend a day in prison 2. Development of how this cause can be overcome -- leading to the solution a. How the cause is being handled currently b. How this current condition is inadequate c. How it might be handled differently
(Transition into main point 3)
C. Main point #3 Banning guns will create another potentially large source of organized criminal revenue, as a black market for guns will surely develop, along with taking away another piece of our liberty. 1. (Description of solution) Background checks need to be implemented UNIVERSALLY across the board a. (How solution fits problem) b. (Example) 2. (How solution can be implemented) a. (Plan of action) (1) (Step 1 of plan) (2) (Step 2 of plan)
I. Introduction
A. Attention material:
D. Thesis/Preview:
Transition Statement
II. Body
A. Main point #1 Criminals will always find a way to obtain their guns, leaving law-abiding citizens without any weapons to use in defense. 1. (Description of problem) a. (Signs, symptoms, effects of problem) b. (Example, narrative, or testimony) 2. (Importance of problem) a. (Extent of problem) i. (Facts/statistics) ii. (Expert testimony) b. (Who is affected) i. (Facts/statistics) ii. (Example/narrative) 3. (Consequences of problem) a. (Expert testimony) b. (Example/narrative)
(Transition into main point 2) B. Main point #2 Woman and weaker individuals may have no means of self-defense from rape or other crimes, especially in the inner city. 1. Every 2 minutes within the United States, someone is sexually assaulted. a. Each year, there are around 207,750 sexual assault victims. b. 54% of sexual assaults are never reported to the police. 97% of rapists NEVER spend a day in prison 2. Development of how this cause can be overcome -- leading to the solution a. How the cause is being handled currently b. How this current condition is inadequate c. How it might be handled differently
(Transition into main point 3)
C. Main point #3 Banning guns will create another potentially large source of organized criminal revenue, as a black market for guns will surely develop, along with taking away another piece of our liberty. 1. (Description of solution) Background checks need to be implemented UNIVERSALLY across the board a. (How solution fits problem) b. (Example) 2. (How solution can be implemented) a. (Plan of action) (1) (Step 1 of plan) (2) (Step 2 of plan)