Arguments Against Gun Control

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Ever since the beginning of American history, guns have been the biggest part of tradition in both protection and hunting. Although this is the case, modern citizens of America have continued to blame guns for human deaths, even though the Second Amendment in the Constitution has long stated that citizens have the right to possess and bear arms. This common belief derives from the increase of crime with the involvement of a gun in recent years. Gun control should not be eradicated altogether, but there should be a more restrictive process in the buying or trading of guns as well as more intensive background checks. By taking away guns altogether, you begin to take away the safety of people in their own homes with their right to defend themselves if threatened as well as food for those who live in more rural areas. Some people on the opposing side believe there should be no guns in America at all. They believe it as a plague on every citizen as it glorifies violence in a disturbing scene of what it means to make money or be cool. The Second Amendment was created in the 18th century and the idealism of us updating our constitution is one of the strongest points they have. In today’s world, there are more cops around who are capable of using guns more properly. To them, …show more content…
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