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    This means that all that stands between you and death is the pull of a trigger. Limited access to handguns would decrease violence‚ as has been proven in the past by numerous laws. It is too easy to obtain a firearm in the current laws‚ and about fifty percent of crimes involving firearms‚ the weapons were not registered with the criminal. Mass shootings and other devastating events would be prevented if there was a crackdown on Gun control. Guns cause violence and death. Even though the

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    Concealed Carry In Schools

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    defend themselves with a gun” (Lyons). Kleck begs the question‚ “if carry permit holders never commit gun violence‚ why are [opponents] worried about them being allowed to carry on college campuses?” (Lyons). The fact that crime rates involving firearms are less among those with concealed carry permits and‚ as previously mentioned‚ gun-related violence overall is on the decline‚ this should put those who oppose concealed carry by faculty members on school property at

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    Policy The President has reviewed Great Brittan’s gun control policies that sparked interest for reform in America. England’s gun control policies extremely limited firearm possession. England requires a firearm license provided there are references given to justify the need of the rifle. Individuals or groups are allowed firearms for recreational sports such as hunting or gun collectors. England’s crime rate is significantly lower than the United States and the President felt the necessity to

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    differently‚ however‚ since‚ to them‚ having most people in America brandishing a firearm represents a profound security threat to them. However‚ this security risk that is touted by pro-gun control activists is negated by the need for guns in order to ensure security‚ and that the odd shooter is a problem with society at large‚ not the guns themselves. If gun control were in full effect‚ and it were made illegal to own a firearm‚ criminals would simply acquire guns illegally‚ and would virtually have free

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    Unlike previous ranged weapons developments‚ firearms took no skill to operate and had the power to punch through the armor of knights. Without the protection afforded by armor‚ knights had no reason to continue using it. Afterall‚ it was heavy‚ cumbersome‚ and expensive. It became more economical and effective for kings to create standing armies supplemented

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    Firearm injuries are one of the top ten causes of death in the United States (“Statistics”). Firearms are the second leading cause of traumatic death related to consumer product in the U.S. and are the second most frequent cause of death overall for Americans ages 15 to 25 (Violence Policy Center para.4). Every two years more Americans die from firearm injuries than the total number of American soldiers killed during the eight

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    Gun violence is any act committed by the use of a firearm that causes bodily injury or fatality. Gun violence in the United States has become increasingly evident and has led to mass tragedy nationwide‚ affecting all walks of life. It has had a devastating effect on communities throughout the country and has resulted in numerous injuries and deaths. Within the past decade‚ there have been more than “100‚000 people killed as a result of gun violence” in America‚ and millions more have been victims

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    Of the different ways people have died of suicide most of these deaths were caused by firearms. Every suicide attempt without the involvement of a gun results in less than 10% deaths‚ but 90% of firearm suicide result in death. Every year more than 21‚000 American died by firearm suicide that is equivalent to 58 deaths per day (Center For Disease Control and Prevention). In the United States‚ firearm suicide has increased and many of these suicide attempts occur in their individual household

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    acquires or possesses firearms or firearm ammunition within the state must have in their possession a currently valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card issued in his or her name. Commonly Asked Questions on Transporting Firearms Answers provided to the following questions are meant only to give general guidance regarding transporting firearms and ammunition. The answers do not and are not meant to replace statutory language. How can I legally transport a firearm on my person or in my

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    world and how it was. Another way gun control can be control by the 2nd amendment is that it lets many militias‚ carry firearms for self-protection or to stop others that use guns for violence. For example the police force use the firearms to stop those who use guns for violence or murder. Also that the 2nd amendment was created so that armies‚ navy‚ and forces to use firearms to control the order of the people. Gun control can be used in many different ways like murder‚ suicide‚ and violence to

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