Gun Control Laws Will NOT Stop Violent Crimes

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Matt Bevin, a Kentucky Governor, gave a very influencing speech on guns in America. He describes that guns are not the issue, but that we have a cultural dilemma. Gun laws will not stop the violent crimes committed in the United States and altering them will not do any good, the American people have a right to purchase handguns, carry them as concealed weapons and despite that, the young people are becoming oblivious to the value of human life. The Governor is not wanting to do away with firearms and I agree. Creating laws on gun control is not going to stop the problem, if anything it will just bring more chaos. There are laws for every state in America on buying a firearm and all of which very. Do I think a citizen should be able to buy a military grade weapon? Not necessarily. Laws specifically in Indiana state that it is generally unlawful to sell or transfer possession of a handgun to a person under 18 except if the gun comes from the juvenile’s parent or guardian. It is unlawful for any person to sell or give a firearm to any person whom he has a reasonable cause to believe has been convicted of a felony. It is unlawful to do many things, but no matter the law a person who wants to do harm will find a way. …show more content…
I am sure you have. In our own little hometown many citizens carry concealed. People who walk around with them typically do it for their own safety, because it is their own right. Doing away with concealed carry will not stop anything. Why would someone go spend the time and money to be awarded the option to carry concealed and then go and shoot someone? As Bevin stated, “Evil does not care about laws.” A person looking to kill will not waste their time earning the right to carry a weapon. They will just go and