Category: Gun Control

Table of Contents Introduction More is Less Philosophy The Constitutional Argument The Constitution in Proper Context The Risk is Too High Solutions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gun Control is a controversial subject. The issues surrounding the debate usually provoke an emotional response. The debate generally centers on contradictory understandings of the Constitution. Some argue that…

The debate over gun control and legislation addressing gun violence in the U.S. remains of high importance. While some individuals believe that there is a need for stricter laws, others argue that bearing a legal firearm is a fundamental human right that must be protected. As Wilson states, any consideration of guns and gun control…

Dramatic incidents involving firearms in the United States are drawing more and more attention to gun control. The availability of guns leads to episodes of violence with their use. The Washington Post reports 163 incidents of mass shootings between 1967 and 2019 (Berkowitz and Alcantara). Moreover, from 2014 to 2016, the homicide rate increased by…

The United States have one of the most liberal gun control policies in the world. Due to this, mass shootings have become common and school shootings are almost exclusively associated with the US in the public mind. There are many measures and restrictions that the US government can imply to overcome the gun problem in…

The right to possess and carry weapons is enshrined in the United States as a constitutional norm. However, the very essence of this right is highly controversial. Debate on gun control comes up regularly, highlighting the topic from both a practical and a moral point of view. Given the need to combine these two concepts,…

Literature review Masters, J. (2017). US gun policy: Global comparisons, Council on Foreign Relations.  The article US gun policy is written by Jonathan Masters, who is an accomplished author with a deep understanding of American society, and the existing gun control regulation policies. In the recent past, the United States of America (USA) has experienced…

Crummett, D., & Swenson, P. (2019). Gun control, the right to self-defense, and reasonable beneficence to all. Ergo, an Open Access Journal of Philosophy, 6, 1035-1056. (Journal Article). The article assesses the propriety of a gun ban with respect to a constitutional right to self-defense. The conclusion is that gun control policies do not contradict…

Table of Contents Introduction Robbery with Violence Murder Cases Street Gangs Gun Smuggling and Drug Trafficking Kidnapping A Solution for Gun Control Issues Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Crime has become one of the significant issues in the modern world. For instance, the United States has experienced various cases of gun violence in many states. Moreover,…

Table of Contents Key Trends Court Cases Impact On Public Perception Predictions Criminology Theory and Connections Reference Acts of violence have increased affecting both the victims and the public sense of the general welfare of the society. This has called forth the launching of campaigns that aim at preventing crimes. Reducing violence is key for…

Table of Contents Introduction The Main Questions to the Gun Control Initiative The Second Amendment Argument Socio-Historical Argument Economical Interests Conclusion References Introduction The topic of gun control in the United States covers much more aspects of the social and legal life of the state than it might seem at first glance. Not only does…