Handgun Control
As an American citizen, you are automatically entitled to own and carry a gun, thanks to the second amendment of the constitution, which states "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." This amendment was a dominant force in the development of the United States and has strong roots in the American public and their view on life. The rights to bear arms, specifically handguns has become a very hot topic as of late and has many people crying foul, as the thought of banning or even controlling firearms with the use of gun control, gives people the impression that their constitutional rights are being taken away. Those in favor of gun control cite numerous accidental deaths and violent crimes in their plight to impose restrictions on those who carry, and whish to carry concealed handguns. On the other side of the spectrum are those who whish to preserve the second amendment and continue with their right to bear arms and protect themselves from crime by means of their own. Many vocal leaders have emerged on both sides, some with credibility, some with nothing more than a name, but regardless of
whom you ask, the question of gun control will raise a passionate argument either for or against the restrictions on firearms, more specifically handguns. there has always been crime. But today the occurrence of violent crime such as rape and murder is frighteningly high, and an oft-blamed reason for this is the ease in which handguns are obtained and used by criminals in their activities. This is precisely the reason that people are now calling louder than ever for the ban of handguns for anyone who is not a law enforcement official, a move that Nan Desuka was a leading advocate for. If guns were no longer sold to anyone but police and other officials, then the amount of criminals possessing guns would decrease in great numbers, although there would still be guns available on the street and already in circulation, there would not be more "fuel added to the fire" so to speak. A criminal is going to be much more hesitant in confronting a victim if the victim can either get away, or possibly defend themselves, than if the criminal has a gun, where the victim has no real defense mechanism other than hoping to escape unharmed. This is why Desuka feels that handguns are nothing but a thorn in societies side, because their only real use is to inflict harm on others, and must be outlawed from our society in order to try and eliminate the violent criminal element. playing field with men, as not all women are as strong as most men, but all women can still pull a trigger like a man, making herself equal in violent situations. The world is not a safe place, it has never been a safe place, and as for the future, it does not appear it will be safe anytime soon. There have always been criminals and
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Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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