Gun Control

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Gun control has always been a splitting issue with activists and politicians. The question that is frequently asked is, “How far is too far when it comes to controlling guns?” Gun control has boiled down to three essential points, which are continually being debated within the United States government. The most common point that is made is that the American people have a “right to bear arms” according to The Constitution. The second issue is that guns are not what kill people; People kill people. There are some responsible uses for guns and if people use them irresponsibly, then that is when people will injure others. The last point that is made is that there are questions to gun control and how it effects crime. Having the right to guns teaches people self-defense and responsibility, which can assist in reducing crime. If you take the right to bear arms away, people will not be as secure in their communities. In order to understand the laws for gun control, one must first examine the law and how it is written.
The 2nd Amendment for the United States Constitution 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.” The Founding Fathers of the United States included this in the Constitution because they were in fear that the Government might oppress the people if they did not have the means to defend themselves as a nation and as individuals. This law was written with the concept in mind to keep the people safe and ease their minds during times of struggle and war.
The militia mentioned in the constitution is meant as a group of defenders to the country that is made up of free men of every creed and every background. In times of war, the “free people” will be called into the fight and will need to have some sort of prior experience with guns and firearms. If we take away this right of the people, then there will be le...