Stricter Gun Laws Research Paper
It was just another Friday night at a barber shop in Columbia, S.C. Two men, armed and dangerous, rushed in guns flying, intending to rob the shop. One customer was not about to let it happen. He sat in the barber's chair, hands up until both suspects were not paying attention, when either took their eyes off him he reached for his concealed weapon and fired on the two. As they fled he managed to kill one and the other got away. Thus, none of the customers were injured. With gun violence at an all time high, the people of America are becoming aghast of weapons. Gun owners and their weapons should not be hassled with the thought of change in stricter gun laws. Guns are only a small part of the death count in America. In America heart disease and cancer are two of the leading causes of death (Centers). Not one law is made to require health improvement or make food companies have healthier foods. Why then do guns, which are only
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Although somewhat accurate information, many disagree and over 43% of Americans have a gun in their house or on their property (Social). Stricter laws on the sale of firearms may help the violence in America, but evidence shows that the guns used in 15% of mass shootings were bought legally and with a federal background check. In addition, at least eight gunmen, responsible of shootings, had criminal histories or documented mental health problems that did not prevent them from obtaining their firearms (Buchanan). As for the 55% who want stricter gun laws(Social), the results are taken from independent democrats, which are much against firearms. Although some Republicans and Independents are for stricter gun laws, 82% of democrats believe gun laws should be more strict (New). Besides, nearly all the politicians or other important figures of society either own a firearm or have guards in which carry
Although somewhat accurate information, many disagree and over 43% of Americans have a gun in their house or on their property (Social). Stricter laws on the sale of firearms may help the violence in America, but evidence shows that the guns used in 15% of mass shootings were bought legally and with a federal background check. In addition, at least eight gunmen, responsible of shootings, had criminal histories or documented mental health problems that did not prevent them from obtaining their firearms (Buchanan). As for the 55% who want stricter gun laws(Social), the results are taken from independent democrats, which are much against firearms. Although some Republicans and Independents are for stricter gun laws, 82% of democrats believe gun laws should be more strict (New). Besides, nearly all the politicians or other important figures of society either own a firearm or have guards in which carry