Gun Rights Argumentative Analysis
The Constitution of United States of America is brought into the the conversation of gun violence in America quite often, especially the second amendment being utilized by gun rights activist to further their agenda to have more liberal access to firearms. The debate between gun control and gun rights activists has become rampant, primarily because of the increased number of shootings in public forums in the past two years in America. Although, the second amendment supports the view of most gun rights activists, it is important to realize that it is the duty of the federal and state governments to protect and prevent deaths among citizens and certain limitations that are important to one that is able to obtain a firearm. As the discussion regarding gun violence continues, it is important to observe the relationship
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Moreover, firearms are all provided by the Department of Defense and prohibits guards members from owning guns in their homes (Bowman and Newton 2). Nullifying this nexus between military service and gun membership, the federal government essentially restricted the free interpretation of the Second Amendment and the purpose of the Second Amendment as proposed by the Founding Fathers. Additionally, the claim that stricter gun laws would only make it harder for the good samaritan to obtain guns to protect themselves is a counter argument that is absolutely illogical. Stricter laws would it make it safer for the good citizen to obtain guns as it would decrease the threat of criminals getting their hands on firearms and guarantee that only citizens who have exhibited model behaviour and do not have any impeding past criminal records are allowed
Moreover, firearms are all provided by the Department of Defense and prohibits guards members from owning guns in their homes (Bowman and Newton 2). Nullifying this nexus between military service and gun membership, the federal government essentially restricted the free interpretation of the Second Amendment and the purpose of the Second Amendment as proposed by the Founding Fathers. Additionally, the claim that stricter gun laws would only make it harder for the good samaritan to obtain guns to protect themselves is a counter argument that is absolutely illogical. Stricter laws would it make it safer for the good citizen to obtain guns as it would decrease the threat of criminals getting their hands on firearms and guarantee that only citizens who have exhibited model behaviour and do not have any impeding past criminal records are allowed