Gun Control vs. Gun Rights
Running Head: GUN CONTROL VS. GUN RIGHTS
Gun Control vs. Gun Rights
By
Robert Marlow
For
CJ 450 Senior Seminar
Dr. Michael Eskey
Park University
September 2009
Abstract
Gun control and gun rights have been an issue that has been debated for decades. Whenever there has been a mass shooting of any magnitude, it seems that the debate heats up even more. Consideration must be given as to what the benefits are of these gun control laws. Gun control laws must also be written as to not violate the Second Amendment of the Constitution as well. There have been many studies accomplished to determine if gun control laws actually do reduce the amount of violent crimes. These studies have discovered that there is no link between gun control laws and violent crime reduction. Even though most individuals have their different views on gun control, most seem to believe that the current laws do not have an effect on violent crimes. The hypothesis of gun control does not have an effect of reducing violent crimes was tested and the hypothesis is supported by the data collected within this thesis. The data used was collected from studies by other individuals, a survey of the public opinion, and other statistics recorded from previous years of violent crimes.
APPROVAL of thesis submitted by
Robert Marlow
This thesis has been read by Dr. Michael T. Eskey, Associate Professor-Criminal Justice, and has been found to be satisfactory regarding content, English usage, format, citations, bibliographical style, and consistency. Successful completion of the thesis is part of Park University’s graduation requirements in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF
Gun Control vs. Gun Rights
By
Robert Marlow
For
CJ 450 Senior Seminar
Dr. Michael Eskey
Park University
September 2009
Abstract
Gun control and gun rights have been an issue that has been debated for decades. Whenever there has been a mass shooting of any magnitude, it seems that the debate heats up even more. Consideration must be given as to what the benefits are of these gun control laws. Gun control laws must also be written as to not violate the Second Amendment of the Constitution as well. There have been many studies accomplished to determine if gun control laws actually do reduce the amount of violent crimes. These studies have discovered that there is no link between gun control laws and violent crime reduction. Even though most individuals have their different views on gun control, most seem to believe that the current laws do not have an effect on violent crimes. The hypothesis of gun control does not have an effect of reducing violent crimes was tested and the hypothesis is supported by the data collected within this thesis. The data used was collected from studies by other individuals, a survey of the public opinion, and other statistics recorded from previous years of violent crimes.
APPROVAL of thesis submitted by
Robert Marlow
This thesis has been read by Dr. Michael T. Eskey, Associate Professor-Criminal Justice, and has been found to be satisfactory regarding content, English usage, format, citations, bibliographical style, and consistency. Successful completion of the thesis is part of Park University’s graduation requirements in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement.
______________________________ ________________ (Signature) (Date)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract ii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF
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