Summary Of Gun Control By Richard Moore
Moore, R. Gun Control. 13 Apr. 1995
In this essay by Richard Moore, he talks about the societal benefits of firearms in the hands of responsible citizens. He believes that keeping firearms from law-abiding citizens would do more harm than good. A law-abiding citizen “must not have a criminal record, must not abuse alcohol or drugs, must not be mentally ill, must not have renounced U.S. citizenship, must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military, and must be in the U.S. legally” According to Steve Rusiecki (A local police officer in his area).
In this process, Richard talks about the Second Amendment, which is a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed; and the reasons for the second amendment. The Founding Fathers included this in our Bill of Rights because they feared that the Federal Government might oppress the population if the people did not have the means to defend themselves as a nation and as individuals. …show more content…
“Hunting is a popular sport and, in some parts of the country, an important source of food. Wildlife biologists have found that well-managed and regulated hunting programs are beneficial to wildlife. If the wildlife population becomes too large, food becomes scarce and the population starves to death.” Firearms are also used in competitive sports. The Olympic Games include competitions with pistols, rifles, and shotguns (Biathlon, Pentathlon, etc.). There are also many competitions throughout the country in bull's eye, bench rest, silhouette, practical pistol, trap and skeet, and other shooting sports. “Even without formal competition, shooting can be enjoyed as a hobby (paper targets, in cans,
In this essay by Richard Moore, he talks about the societal benefits of firearms in the hands of responsible citizens. He believes that keeping firearms from law-abiding citizens would do more harm than good. A law-abiding citizen “must not have a criminal record, must not abuse alcohol or drugs, must not be mentally ill, must not have renounced U.S. citizenship, must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military, and must be in the U.S. legally” According to Steve Rusiecki (A local police officer in his area).
In this process, Richard talks about the Second Amendment, which is a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed; and the reasons for the second amendment. The Founding Fathers included this in our Bill of Rights because they feared that the Federal Government might oppress the population if the people did not have the means to defend themselves as a nation and as individuals. …show more content…
“Hunting is a popular sport and, in some parts of the country, an important source of food. Wildlife biologists have found that well-managed and regulated hunting programs are beneficial to wildlife. If the wildlife population becomes too large, food becomes scarce and the population starves to death.” Firearms are also used in competitive sports. The Olympic Games include competitions with pistols, rifles, and shotguns (Biathlon, Pentathlon, etc.). There are also many competitions throughout the country in bull's eye, bench rest, silhouette, practical pistol, trap and skeet, and other shooting sports. “Even without formal competition, shooting can be enjoyed as a hobby (paper targets, in cans,