The Accessibility Of Guns Lead To Gun Crime Summary
Handgun vs. No Gun
Do you think it is appropriate whether people should own a handgun or not? The article “The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives” by David M. Huntwork and “The Accessibility of Guns Lead to Gun Crime” by Alan M. Ruben both have significant perspectives regarding if it is secure or hazardous to own a firearm. There can be a debate of whether guns can protect our lives or can lead to gun crimes.
There are several opinions stating that firearms are beneficial to own in one’s lives. In the article “The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives,” written by David M. Huntwork informs us that gun protection should not be overlooked as a negative aspect, but instead as a positive source. David’s opening remark stated, “Empowering …show more content…
human to protect themselves and others against criminals makes perfect sense, and the more law-abiding citizens carrying guns, the safer we be” (Huntwork). It can be more or so assuring your protection, but also it can be a way of learning how to handle a gun, how to properly use it, and not to be fearful when a dangerous situation occurs. “The ability of a man to bear arms, whether his antagonist be foreign or domestic, a rogue government or a savage criminal, is a fundamental right of being a free man” (Huntwork). It does not matter who the person is, where they come from, or what their background is they should still be able to carry a firearm. Most Americans feel the right to ensure their protection, although we do have different sources for protection; many feel owning a firearm can secure them in different occasions that could possibly transpire.
Although numerous of people view guns as a positive resource for protection, there are others who do not share the same viewpoints.
In the article “The Accessibility of Guns Lead to Gun Crime,” written by Alan M. Ruben apprises us that firearms have one sole purpose and that is to cause harm, meaning committing an injury, homicides, or suicides. Most people believe that owning a firearm gives the reassurance that they are protected and no harm can come to them. Ruben shows statistics that guns are not the most secures ways of bringing protection, but it can actually bring danger. “States with the highest level of gun ownership have 114 percent higher firearm murder rates and 60 percent higher total homicide rates than states with the lowest gun ownership”(Ruben). Gun ownership has shown that there is more danger being brought upon rather than protection. Statistics have made an estimate that not every gun owner is capable of having the responsibility of a firearm. “It is estimated that over 40 percent of gun acquisitions occurs in the secondary market. That means that they happen without any background whatsoever… guns show rank the second to corrupt dealers” (Ruben). Not every person who purchases a firearm are trustworthy, some may have a negative use instead of a greater purpose.
Is owning a firearm a greater use for protection or cause of danger? David M. Huntwork and Alan M. Ruben both have written articles showing each side whether it is appropriate to have ownership of a gun or not. Gun owners feel the right to conceal a handgun to protect their love ones and the people around them, as the ones against it feel that only harm can come from owning a firearm. Handguns, or any other kind of rifle is a debatable manner of either causing menacing situations or providing
security.
Works Cited
Huntwork, David M. "The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives." Guns and Crime. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Concealed Carry and the Right of Self-Defense." ConstitutionClub.org. 2011.Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 May 2014
Ruben, Alan M. "The Accessibility of Guns Leads to Gun Crime." Guns and Crime. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Battle over Guns Continues." Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register 27 Mar. 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 May 2014.
Do you think it is appropriate whether people should own a handgun or not? The article “The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives” by David M. Huntwork and “The Accessibility of Guns Lead to Gun Crime” by Alan M. Ruben both have significant perspectives regarding if it is secure or hazardous to own a firearm. There can be a debate of whether guns can protect our lives or can lead to gun crimes.
There are several opinions stating that firearms are beneficial to own in one’s lives. In the article “The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives,” written by David M. Huntwork informs us that gun protection should not be overlooked as a negative aspect, but instead as a positive source. David’s opening remark stated, “Empowering …show more content…
human to protect themselves and others against criminals makes perfect sense, and the more law-abiding citizens carrying guns, the safer we be” (Huntwork). It can be more or so assuring your protection, but also it can be a way of learning how to handle a gun, how to properly use it, and not to be fearful when a dangerous situation occurs. “The ability of a man to bear arms, whether his antagonist be foreign or domestic, a rogue government or a savage criminal, is a fundamental right of being a free man” (Huntwork). It does not matter who the person is, where they come from, or what their background is they should still be able to carry a firearm. Most Americans feel the right to ensure their protection, although we do have different sources for protection; many feel owning a firearm can secure them in different occasions that could possibly transpire.
Although numerous of people view guns as a positive resource for protection, there are others who do not share the same viewpoints.
In the article “The Accessibility of Guns Lead to Gun Crime,” written by Alan M. Ruben apprises us that firearms have one sole purpose and that is to cause harm, meaning committing an injury, homicides, or suicides. Most people believe that owning a firearm gives the reassurance that they are protected and no harm can come to them. Ruben shows statistics that guns are not the most secures ways of bringing protection, but it can actually bring danger. “States with the highest level of gun ownership have 114 percent higher firearm murder rates and 60 percent higher total homicide rates than states with the lowest gun ownership”(Ruben). Gun ownership has shown that there is more danger being brought upon rather than protection. Statistics have made an estimate that not every gun owner is capable of having the responsibility of a firearm. “It is estimated that over 40 percent of gun acquisitions occurs in the secondary market. That means that they happen without any background whatsoever… guns show rank the second to corrupt dealers” (Ruben). Not every person who purchases a firearm are trustworthy, some may have a negative use instead of a greater purpose.
Is owning a firearm a greater use for protection or cause of danger? David M. Huntwork and Alan M. Ruben both have written articles showing each side whether it is appropriate to have ownership of a gun or not. Gun owners feel the right to conceal a handgun to protect their love ones and the people around them, as the ones against it feel that only harm can come from owning a firearm. Handguns, or any other kind of rifle is a debatable manner of either causing menacing situations or providing
security.
Works Cited
Huntwork, David M. "The Accessibility of Guns Protects Lives." Guns and Crime. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Concealed Carry and the Right of Self-Defense." ConstitutionClub.org. 2011.Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 May 2014
Ruben, Alan M. "The Accessibility of Guns Leads to Gun Crime." Guns and Crime. Ed. Christine Watkins. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Battle over Guns Continues." Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register 27 Mar. 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 May 2014.