Stricter Gun Control Laws

Do you think the government should take further action to make gun laws better? The topic is about how easy it is to get a gun in America and how it’s hard to apply pressure to make new laws for guns because of the Second Amendment. Gun laws are not strict enough because they are not action oriented and it’s too easy to get a gun in America, which leads to more mass shootings. However, some believe that gun laws need to stay the same, due to the Second Amendment, but the shootings that are going on in America are starting to change people's opinions. Gun control laws are essential to reduce gun violence and increase public safety. One piece of evidence supporting stricter gun control measures is the correlation between stricter gun laws and …show more content…
By requiring universal background checks for all gun purchases, we can help prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. This can potentially reduce incidents of gun violence and protect individuals from harm. Stricter gun laws can play a vital role in reducing gun violence and creating a safer environment for everyone. The text states, “The Second Amendment to the US Constitution provides all citizens with the "right to bear arms." In the interpretation of many scholars, such as Don B. Kates Jr. and Sanford Levinson, this includes the right to possess firearms for safety and protection, as well as for hunting and sport purposes.” A part that I analyzed from the text that relates to my claim is “Zach Lang and Jennifer Selin, political scientists at the University of Missouri, reported in the Conversation in April 2021 that their research showed that, in fact, states with stricter regulations tended to have more mass shootings. They suggested that policies that focus on violence prevention at the community or individual levels may be more effective at preventing mass shooting deaths than gun control …show more content…
Proponents of stricter gun control often highlight the potential benefits of reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety. Thus, evidence suggests that implementing stricter background checks and closing loopholes in gun sales can help prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. Research has shown that states in the United States with stronger background check requirements have lower rates of gun homicides and suicides. By ensuring that individuals with a history of violence or mental illness are unable to obtain firearms, stricter gun control measures can potentially save lives. A piece of evidence from the text that connects to my claim is “Proponents of gun legislation often promote widespread background checks to prevent potentially dangerous individuals from purchasing firearms.” Another specific piece of evidence that supports my claim is “...gun shows without requiring background checks...” Some people argue that gun control infringes upon their constitutional right to bear arms. According to my research on gun control, I found this textual evidence, “Proponents of gun safety legislation argue that one way to prevent gun violence is to enact legislation that prevents dangerous individuals from taking possession of firearms.” This is a very important

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