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Gun Control Legislation, 2002.
Argues that gun control will prevent the unnecessary death of children by gun accidents without harming the rights of lawful gun owners.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 80.95
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In this paper, I discuss a childhood experience I had with firearms and then proceed to argue that while gun control laws don't prevent criminals from getting guns, they can help reduce the number of childhood deaths resulting from guns. Recent research suggests that legislation which implements safety locks on firearms, forces gun owners to store their weapons more safely and removes the legal loophole at gun shows can help reduce deaths from playing with guns and prevent easy access to firearms. These steps would not infringe on the rights of lawful gun owners and would have real benefits on society.
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Gun Control, 2004.
This paper discusses gun control in foreign countries as examined on a site published by the NRA-ILA, which examines gun control legislation and its subsequent impact on crime in countries, such as the United States, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, and German
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the NRA-ILA site indicates strict firearms legislation does not necessarily correlate with a reduction in crime rates; rather, the more severe firearm legislation, the greater incidence of crime. The author points out the site suggests that, in countries where authoritative governmental systems seem to dominate, stricter legislation is generally more often enacted. The paper states that, in countries where strict gun legislation is enforced, private sellers have less opportunity to make money on the firearms business than in countries where legislation is weaker.
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"The study also suggests that that generally, foreign countries having less restrictive firearms laws witness lower crime rates, when compared with areas of the U.S. that have strict gun control legislation and subsequent higher crime rates. According to the report also, in Switzerland, many citizens actually are in possession of fully automatic rifles within their home, yet the abuse of military weapons is generally considered rare (Halbrook, S. ?Target Switzerland.? Library of Congress, pp. 183-184). In fact, the Swiss own in general more than two million firearms and generally shoot ?about 60 million rounds of ammunition per year? (NRA-IRA, 2001). Japan is an example however of a country where strict gun control legislation is has been enacted yet the crime rate remains high, suggesting that legislation alone may not be to blame for crime rates in general."
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Gun Control, 2002.
The paper discusses the concept of gun control and contends that one's own personal responsibility with firearms is far more important than gun control legislation.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper examines two articles, one from a pro gun standpoint, contending that to own a gun one must be responsible for the use of the weapon. The second article looks at the history and reasons behind the creation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution and also lists empowerment and responsibility among reasons for gun ownership. The paper concludes that education is paramount in publicizing the advantages and dangers involved in gun ownership.
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"Gun control is a heated topic in both American politics and in civil discourse throughout the nation. The issue has had a profound effect on lobbyists and on the general public. Issues revolving around gun control and the constitutionality of both new and old laws constantly see media attention. Every time there is a school shooting or a justifiable homicide, large numbers of advocates for gun control and opponents against the issue arise. Indeed, the politics of gun control and the rights of gun ownership inspire heated and emotional debates throughout the nation."
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Gun Control, 2002.
This paper argues in favor of the support of the introduction and passage of federal gun control legislation in the United States.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the issue of gun control and whether or not federal legislation will help curb the availability of guns that have lead to an explosion of violence across the country. The author argues that the lack effective legislation that oversees the distribution and monitoring of guns has lead to an explosion in the crime rates over the past two decades. The author presents some of the arguments on both sides of the issue with the help of crime rate statistics and political testimony given on Capitol Hill from the period after September 11. The paper also examines Second Amendment rights regarding the right to bear arms and analyzes some of the different arguments that have been presented that can be transferred to the issue of gun control. The paper also presents some discussion of the NRA, including a short history, its policy goals and record of increased involvement in the shaping of any and all policy regarding guns in the United States. The author sharpens their argument against gun control through a discussion of the fact that terrorist handbooks often note how easy it is to acquire weapons in the United States.
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"It would use a Canadian technology called IBIS (Integrated Ballistics Identification System), currently used by 233 local law?enforcement sites around the United States, to produce a 360?degree photographic image of the bullet or shell casing. The software then would translate the picture into a digital signature, which could then be compared with other crime?scene evidence. If a national database were created, bullets or casings recovered from a crime scene could then be traced to the point of purchase, which would give detectives new leads. The databases that exist are quite small because only two states??Maryland and New York??require handgun manufacturers to fire the weapons and record the signature. When critics point out that the current database has solved no crimes and so such a system should not be implemented any more widely, they are obfuscating the issue just as they do when they say gun control in one or two states has not stopped crime. What is needed is a national solution so such arguments would be sown up for the falsehoods they are (Alter 41)."
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Gun Control, 2004.
A discussion of the issue of gun control and the relevant legislation.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines the problems evident in the current legislation regarding gun control. The paper presents statistics concerning accidents involving children and firearms and suggests methods to reduce these horrific occurrences. The paper provides a brief overview of various studies into the relation between crime and gun control laws.
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"Gun-related murder is the leading cause of death among African American males aged 15-24, and they're the top killer of young people in California, whose population is large than Canada's (Kenna, 1999). More than one third of these homicides involved some type of firearm. Doctors have indicated that one of the main reasons for child shootings is a child shooting another child accidentally. Statistics also indicate that adolescents - many of whom are going through the most difficult stage of their lives - are 5 times more likely to commit suicide in homes which have a gun (Stanley, 2000). Clearly, something needs to be done soon to prevent both school shootings and the access of firearms by children. In a knee-jerk reaction, many have suggested that stronger gun control laws across the board will help curtail the epidemic. Those who have advocated gun control use these shooting as evidence for the need to ban certain types of firearms and enact tougher laws restricting the acquisition of guns by the public."
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Gun Control, 2002.
This paper discusses gun control legislation.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper argues in favor of gun control legislation. The author states that restricting access, changing perceptions of firearms and reducing negative costs associated with handgun injuries might improve the situation.
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Gun Control, 2002.
A look at both sides of the gun control issue in the United States and an argument against gun control.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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Gun control is a heated issue in political, social and religious circles. The paper discusses the philosophies and arguments of both camps. It describes how those who favor gun control claim it will stop the senseless murders which are on the increase in American society. The paper argues that although gun control looks good in theory, there are many reasons why it is not a plausible idea such as the fact that it is undemocratic and it will not remove the guns from the hands of criminals. The paper particulary focuses on the way that the issue of gun control has becoming so political in nature over the years.
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"Gun control proponents have on their side the funding of many environmental groups while the anti gun control camp has the power and funding the National Rifle Association behind them(Cannon, 2000). The teams square off in many arenas including political, educational and moral debates. The Million Mom march was about guns as have been the national rallies held by the NRA at key political times in the nation?s history. Each side provides celebrities to help their cause(Cannon, 2000). The NRA has famed actor Charlton Heston who was president of the club for several years and traveled the nation speaking out against gun control, while the gun control advocates have Rosie O?Donnell on their side. Great controversy arose when it was discovered that O?Donnell, has hired and armed body guards for her three children(Cannon, 2000). She promotes gun control however, from the standpoint that the body guards are trained and licensed in the operation of weapons not to mention registered. Regardless of which side one is on in the debate there are points to be won for everyone. When all is said and done however gun control goes against everything this country stands for and therefore would be a mistake of tremendous magnitude(Cannon, 2000)."
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Costs and Benefits of Gun Control, 2002.
Analysis of the economic costs and benefits of gun control and comparsion of the the arguments both for and agains gun control.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This research paper examines and analyzes the economic costs and benefits of gun control in the United States. The positions of gun control advocates and the gun lobby are compared and conclusions reached accordingly.
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Gun Control, 2002.
This paper presents three major arguments against the legislation of gun control.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains how gun control is one of the most controversial topics in America, and this discussion is even spreading to other parts of the world. This paper summarizes one part of this international debate; specifically, it deals with the arguments against gun control. The paper presents three main arguments: The right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Constitution; There is little empirical evidence that gun control is an effective deterrent against crime; There is much empirical evidence that suggests that owning a gun can be a valid and efficient method of self-defense.
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"The primary basis for many of the arguments against gun control is found in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States which states that "A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed" (Encarta, 1999). However, the courts have never struck down a gun control law because of this provision. The federal government and all U.S. states have some gun control laws. These laws are based on several strategies: forbidding people who are considered to be unreliable from obtaining any firearms; prohibiting anyone other than the police, the military, and persons with special needs from acquiring high-risk guns (those that are particularly likely to be misused); and requiring waiting periods before purchasing a gun or gun license."
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Gun Control, 2004.
A look at gun control laws in the U.S. and why they remain so weak in spite of strong support for gun control.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper addresses the question as to why the federal and state regulatory regime on guns remains so weak even though most American consistently and decisively support stronger national gun control laws. The paper considers the question in the context of single-issue voters and the historical background of the Second Amendment.
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Gun Control Problems in America, 2002.
An examination of the controversial issue of gun control problems in the United States and legislation regarding this matter.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper provides a history of the development of gun control in the United States starting with opinions of the founding fathers. It examines the causes of the gun control problem, mentioning certain cases that sparked the debate. The paper also looks at legal and social effects of the gun control - advantages and disadvantages. Recent developments and suggestions for how to change this reality are presented at the end of the paper.
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"The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." The Founding Fathers included this in our Bill of Rights because they feared the Federal Government might coerce the population if the people did not have the means to defend themselves as a nation and as individuals. Many years later, we began placing restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms. The first restrictions concerned the manner in which citizens could carry arms. In 1850, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the foundation did not grant the right to carry a concealed weapon although earlier court cases had ruled that the constitution did protect the right to carry concealed weapons. Shortly before the Civil War, some southern States passed legislation denying slaves and freed blacks the right to possess firearms."
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Gun Control Laws, 1990.
This paper discusses gun control laws: Firearms, accessibility by the general public, the rising rate of armed robberies, aggravated assault and homicides, gun control solutions and pro and con.
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""A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security o a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." -- Second Amendment to the Constitution
The words of the Second Amendment, written two centuries ago, lie close to the heart of one of the most divisive issues in contemporary American public life: gun control. On the one hand, gunfire claims a constant, daily toll of American lives, from suicide and accidents even more than from violent crime. Every year or so, a mass murderer, often armed with one or more semiautomatic military-type assault weapons, mows down a dozen or so victims. On the other hand, gun ownership is a core value to millions of Americans, and perhaps a majority of all American ... "
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The Failure of Canada's Gun Control, 2005.
An argumentative essay on Canadian gun control laws.
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The paper addresses the failing and financially disastrous gun control legislation and act that has been present in Canada for the past decade. The writer focuses on three failed aspects of this legislation: that it is financially over-budget; that it is targeting the wrong individuals; and that it has not been understood or embraced by either federal or provincial governments and leadership. The writer further argues that a different system must be studied and implemented for Canada to have the proper gun control that it long has boasted.
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"In its attempt to control guns, mirroring attempts in much the same way as its neighbor to the south, Canada has largely failed. While there has long been a history of support for stricter gun control in Canada than in the United States, such efforts have usually proven successful, or at least not as outrageous as recent developments. And while these recent actions and plans have affected crime and violence in a somewhat successful manner, the reason that they have failed is threefold. The current system of gun control can be considered inadequate and appalling because it has been a financial disaster, it has regularly targeted the wrong individuals with its restrictions, and it has been enacted without the full knowledge and/or cooperation of both the national government and the provincial governments."
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Gun Control, 2002.
An argument for increased gun control in the United States.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss gun control and why we should have more laws protecting people from guns in this country. This study will show the forces that oppose gun control and an argument for more protection in gun control will be shown through the analysis provided. By presenting both sides of the argument, a better understanding of what gun control is needed will be understood.
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