Gun Control

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Gun Control
Outline
Topic: Gun Control
General Purpose: to inform
Specific Purpose: To make my audience understand that there is need for stringent gun control legislations
Central Idea: Gun ownership is good but if left unchecked it presents a harsh risk on the lives of others; especially, the unarmed.
Introduction
To be punchy and give an immediate understanding as to why gun control is fundamental.
To include the main points to be discussed in the body of the paper.
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Origin of the love for guns in America
Expound on the existing ownership restrictions
Explain the existing State and Federal regulations
Assert a need for gun control and solution of the menace
Conclusion
I will give a comprehensive summary and suggest a way forward. After understanding the essence of gun control in general, I focus on why it is a common menace among Americans. In particular, issues of restrictions at the Federal as well as State level remain pivotal to the achievement of successful gun control. More fundamentally, gun control is for the benefit of many than it is limiting in terms of the freedom the American citizenry have enjoyed since the legalization of gun ownership.
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Gun control is undeniably one of the most fundamental concerns among the American population. Despite the longevity of the fears of gun violence, there is still a huge call to be made; especially, in the United States and other countries who legalize gun ownership.

Whereas gun control has been explicitly made legal in the US by the Second Amendment, it must be realized from the onset that it does not grant unlimited rights of gun ownership. As such sit is imperative to note that gun control is an issue that cuts across the age divide and is a topic worth paying attention to all the time. As has previously been observed on numerous occasions, cases of gun violence lead to unexpected deaths that would have otherwise been prolonged. By its very nature, ownership of guns grants people protective rights against the perceived bad guys but also opens up room for misuse of such a privilege. Notably, to understand better why gun control would be a perfect legal and social practice, it is essential to understand why Americans are so possessed by gun ownership, clarify the existent purchasing restrictions, understand State and Federal government existing regulations as well as potential means of solving the menace.
In his article Gun Control in the United States, Haynes postulates that ownership of guns is more of a sacred emblem. It is a notion that most Americans developed from their independence from Great Britain, which was revolutionary in nature. Specifically, gun violence is often used to refer to the inappropriate utilization of firearms in a manner as to cause harm or death to an individual or a group of people (Haynes 2). As enshrined in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution: “a well-regulated militia, being vital to the security of a sovereign State, the right of the citizens to possess and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” For a long time now, the debate on gun control remains a vastly provoking and controversial topic in the United States and other countries that have legalized gun ownership.
More importantly, the United States in particular in now leaving with the consequences of immoral behavior resulting from gun violence. From the onset, it is important to reckon that gun violence instances emanate from permitting ownership. To this extent, restrictions are vital in a society that suffers from gun ownership. In the United States, The Gun Control Act of 1968 is the sole regulator at the Federal level and dictates that one owing a gun must be 18 years of age or more. While the Federal minimum remains at 18 years, States can increase the age limit but shall not lower the Federal age limit (Schuster 1). Nonetheless, there is still a substantial need to control the use of guns as it has proven to cause more harm than good. The liberalization of the sector is rendering the population at risk.
Closely related to the issue of restrictions is the role of the Federal and State governments in the regulation of guns, which remains a crucial matter that needs a holistic approach if gun use is to be efficiently controlled. Whereas local and State governments may determine from time to time the prequalification of having a gun in public, laws that decide whether or not one can possess a gun rest at the Federal level (Carter 64). Indeed, it is evident that both levels of government have essential duty to ensure laws govern the ownership and use of guns. Explicitly, the government has a role, but the individual gun owners must always adhere to the set-out regulations and strive to act ethically at all times.
Despite all the existing laws and regulations, there is still a significant feeling in the air that citizens do not demonstrate sufficient amount of care for others even though they act in defense of threats. Since it appears the government is not determined to pass a solemn gun control legislation or so it seems, it may call for drastic measures to address the menace. One of the ways of resolving this would be urging the international community boycott all travels to the US (Magoon 43). While this argument can help in reducing the number of potential foreigners who get harmed by guns, the American citizenry will remain at risk.
In conclusion, the risks of owning guns without adequate legislation that puts more stringent punishments on offenders and stricter restrictions on ownership will continue to puzzle America as long as the status quo remains. The recent Florida school shooting is a clear demonstration of how guns can do more harm than the perceived job of protection (Lopez 1). As aforementioned, however, there is still hope in gaining proper gun control in the United States through improvement in legal provisions and sensitization of the public about the importance of using the gun sparingly only in cases of need. Issues of ownership, Federal regulations, and restrictions need to be handled better than they have been in the past. While ethics may work at an individual level, the government has the sole responsibility of setting up laws that work and are acceptable to the gun users.
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Works Cited
Carter, Gregg L. Gun Control in the United States: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2017. Print.
Haynes Victor. “Gun Control in the United States.” Journal Political Sciences and Public Affairs, vol. 4 no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-6: doi:10.4172/2332-0761.1000206
Lopez, German. “I’ve covered gun violence for years. The solutions aren’t a big mystery.” Vox, 21 Feb 2018, https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/2/21/17028930/gun-violence-us-statistics-charts, 23 Feb 2018.
Magoon, Kekla. The Gun Debate. Grey House Publishing, 2016. Print.
Schuster, Kathleen. “8 facts about hun control in the US.” DW, 15 Feb 2018, http://www.dw.com/en/8-facts-about-gun-control-in-the-us/a-40816418, 23 Feb, 2018.