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    Gun rights and gun control have different meaning depending with where one lives and the influence they have on one’s life. The debate on gun control has been going on for ages now. There have been people advocating for gun control while others want the control tightened. The federal government has been working on amending current gun regulations to be able to control gun ownership. Owning a gun in the United States is a peculiar American tradition so the Obama government and those who will follow

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    Gun Control vs. Gun Rights

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    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

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    AML Gun Control Gun Control is People Control For years gun ownership in America has been an extremely debated topic. Parties on both sides of the spectrum have argued why their beliefs are correct and should be implemented or not in today ’s day and age. The Four Fathers of the United States long ago decided that "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." (Constitution) Gun control policies

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    Andres Sandoval Thibeault English 3 14 January 2016 In Control or Out of Control There is nothing scarier and threatening than a patriotic American with a shotgun. Since the constitution was created‚ it gave Americans the right to bare arms. However‚ many gun users are misusing weapons in an inappropriate manner and taking advantage of it for something really threatening for the population. Even though the Constitution states that people should have the right to bare arms‚ the United States should

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    Gun controls are laws or policies that regulate the manufacture‚ sale‚ transfer‚ possession‚ modification‚ and use of firearms. They vary greatly around the world. Some countries‚ such as the United Kingdom‚ have very strict limits on gun possession while others‚ like the United States‚ have laws that vary significantly among their states. Proponents of gun control generally argue the dangers of widespread gun ownership. Opponents argue that gun control does not reduce gun-related injuries‚ murder

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    Gun control in America has been one of the most talked about topics among the people since 2014. Many people support guns and they say there is no reason for more gun laws. Others say that we need more gun laws and that guns are the one killing people not the actual shooters. I support the side that says we don’t need more gun restrictions‚ it’s the people purchasing the guns that need to be controlled. Most people who say there needs to be more gun control don’t own or‚ probably never have touched

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    Gun Control and Why it is Necessary What does it take to maintain a proper and orderly society? This question is not easily answered. There are numerous statements that can answer that question. One answer that some people may use is “Gun Control: Securing the use‚ sale and purchase of firearms in a society so that the murder and violence rates decrease.” There are different extremes of the gun control issue. There are those who say that ALL firearms should be registered by ALL owners or that

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    Issue: United States Gun Control MEMORANDUM To: Senators and Congressmen cc: From: Subject: Gun Control Firearms restriction‚ commonly known as gun control‚ is a hotly debated subject in and out of the political arena. Advocacy groups propose more restrictions‚ tighter restraints and harsher punishments for offenses. These proponents claim that violence stems from guns and gun owners‚ gun manufacturers and gun supporters are to blame. Opposition groups to gun control suggest that lesser restrictions

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    sounds of gunfire and screams from innocent children… This is why we need stricter gun control laws. When thinking of gun control‚ the first thing that comes in mind is safety. Now‚ safety can be viewed differently in the subject of gun control. Those who are for gun control think that gun control will provide safety. Those who oppose gun control may think that safety comes from guns. Violence associated with guns is a huge problem in the world‚ especially in the United States. In 2013‚ statistics

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    States with guns‚ sixty seven percent is 10‚886 out of 16‚272 crimes that involved guns. (Agresti‚ James D) More gun control could decrease that number significantly. Gun constrictions will not hinder Americans hunting or hobbies‚ it will help stop the shooter from getting guns. Even though people think that guns are not a problem‚ there needs to be more restrictions on guns because it would decrease shootings and mass murders‚ it would reduce deaths and injuries associated with guns‚ and civilians

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