families. Furthermore‚ a comparison between states’ homicide rates and gun control law strength show no correlation. Finally‚ homicide‚ already being illegal‚ is clearly a function of culture and socioeconomics factors rather than that of any weapon. Would you choose to own a gun if your life
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Gun Laws are not the Answer The controversial debate of gun control at the national and state level is magnified after every tragic shooting. One of the more recent attacks occurred when James Holmes opened fire in a movie theatre killing twelve American citizens and injuring fifty-eight others (Krouse‚ 2012). This debate has evolved into quite a heated debacle because many citizens believe firearms should be banned due to episodes such as the movie theater incident. This leads to discussion
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know you don’t want to take guns away completely but you want us to register our guns. Do you want a criminal to know what you have in your home? No way! You are telling us what guns we are allowed to own. Worry about the criminals and mentally ill! Do you think criminals are going to register their firearms? The law-abiding citizens‚ the people doing the right thing will and you’ll see more crime than before! Look at Washington DC and Chicago; both imposed strict gun laws and crime skyrocketed. Criminals
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be more gun control and the possibility of banning guns all together‚ I believe the gun control laws should not be changed. Although there are many reasons that may persuade people to choose to ban guns‚ I believe that there are several other reasons that lead to all the tragedies with guns in America. Banning guns is not an answer the gun problem in America‚ there are a few other things that could be done to stop gun violence. In this essay I will tell about why I believe gun control laws should
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"Alabama Gun Laws" Alabama gun laws and the control of guns are a hot topic in the State of Alabama. Some say gun laws are way too strict. Others say they are not strict at all‚ and want them to be stricter. I will provide an informative look at gun laws and regulations in the state of Alabama. First by determining what is the legal age to purchase and possess a gun and gun permit. Secondly by determining who qualifies for a gun and who does not by law. Finally by answering the question‚ where
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In our history of the United State guns have been a way of life. A gun can save a life or a country from a criminal act or terrorism. What rights we have to guns‚ how important guns are to our safety‚ how many people own and sell guns in United States is something we should all be concerned with. Guns and gun safety is something we all need. The rights and laws to gun are outlined in federal and state codes. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia
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Introduction How do gun control laws affect society? Are we safer? This question explores a deeply opinionated aspect of our modern society. Most research on the questions about gun control has produced statistical results that predominately provide us with either a positive or negative outlook. What this study is intending to do is to look into the subject matter with a qualitative aspect to see what society perceives about gun control laws. The study is to find out how gun control laws impact perception
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with a gun each year (Stricter Gun Regulations‚ 2013). That enormous number includes parents‚ siblings‚ family‚ friends and neighbors. In modern American culture many people have the incorrect view that guns are toys because they are so prevalent in our society. From childhood‚ Americans are aware of guns because they are on television‚ in movies and videogames‚ and used as “play weapons”. However‚ guns are not toys. The problem of gun violence needs to come under stricter gun control laws and the
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Should Gun Control Laws Be Stricter? Lindsey Curry English 111 Dr. Robert Brandon November 20‚ 2012 Many different freedoms were granted in many different ways to the people of the United States. When the Constitution was written in 1776‚ many rights were granted to the people of the United States. In 1791‚ the second amendment of the Constitution was adopted and allowed the people to be able to keep and bear arms (Members‚ 2011). Today‚ there is a debate on making these gun control laws stricter;
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Essay No Reason For Strict Gun Control Laws Guns have been an important part of the United States of America’s history. This right is part of the Second Amendment which was inserted into the United States Constitution on December 15‚1791 with the purpose of giving the people the right to bear arms. Currently gun control is a controversial topic in the United States‚ and a great part of the population demand more gun control laws; people believe that guns are the cause for crimes and schools
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