GUN RIGHTS

The issue of the gun right has brought about many debates where some people are for it while others are against it. Those who are supporting gun rights claim that self-defense will improve if people are allowed to own guns. Owning guns will also lead to a decrease in criminal activities. Those are against the right of owning guns say that people will be irresponsible and use the firearm inappropriately. The inappropriate use will lead accidental injuries or even deaths. Guns should not be allowed in the society, but if necessary then strict measures have to be put in place to ensure they are used appropriately.
Some people argue that they should have guns for shooting birds and animal for fun or self-protection. However, there are policemen who are mandated to offer the protection. If someone happens to have an argument with a friend and shoots him or her out of anger, the shooter will be charged with murder and life will have been lost unlike for the birds and animals who can be shot for fun without the shooter being charged for any offense. Guns have also been used to commit suicide, for example in the United States children under the age of fifteen commit suicide using guns because of bullying.(U.S. News, usnews.com)
Some states have strict regulations that require guns to be safely kept not in use. Even though this control works to maintain the number of guns low, it is not helpful because no one knows exactly when he or she will face danger and require to use a gun. Active measures should be taken for those who want to own guns in the community.

First, they should have psychiatrist tests to ensure that they are of sound mind. Secondly, they should also be members of registers shooting clubs who will ensure the gun is not used for the illegal purpose. These measures are to ensure that the theft of guns by criminals is reduced, and guns are kept safe away from corrupt individuals. Giving gun rights to people will mean that even the criminals will have access to guns. Though there some claims that make sense such as when a woman is attacked by a rapist, and she has a gun, she can scare away or shoot the attacker and escape the scene unlike when she does have a gun. This sounds legit but the other weapons can also be used to serve the same purpose moreover guns always lead fatal injuries in most cases.(Ban Guns, cnn.com)
The argument that having guns will reduce crime rate is somehow valid but what if the criminals have guns and the innocent also are armed. This will lead to a gun fight or shooting spree that can result in the mass shooting and cause injuries and deaths. Allowing guns in colleges and institution by giving gun rights to the individuals will be a terrible mistake. Such institutions are full of wrangles every now and then if guns are involved the students might use them out of rage. Murder cases and gun accidents will, therefore, be on the rise. Guns should be left to the police who are trained to use them and know when to shoot or not to shoot. Anyone who wants to own a gun should also go for training on gun handling otherwise, guns should not be allowed in the society.

Works Cited
“U.S. News &Amp; World Report.” U.S. News &Amp; World Report, U.S. News &Amp; World Report, www.usnews.com/topics/subjects/gun-control-and-gun-rights.
“Ban Guns, End Shootings? How Evidence Stacks Up.” CNN, Cable News Network, edition.cnn.com/2015/08/27/opinions/us-guns-evidence/.