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I recently read an article on gun control and honestly, it kind of made me a little upset. It wasn't because I had a differing opinion or even that the article was worded in a way that evoked such emotion from me; in fact, I agreed with half the points the article was making. The problem I found was that too many American teens claim to know what the issues are, and what the solutions to those problems are, when in reality, they've missed the point or sugar coated their position.

Disclaimer 1: This article assumes the reader has read the article mentioned above.

Disclaimer 2: In no way am bashing the author of the article. As I said, I agreed with half of her points. This is the kind of article that makes me want to get up and do something about issues in our country, and those who can influence others to actually get up and do something, rather than just sitting around, is to be praised; moreover, the authors tone in the article is, for the most part, genuine opinion, and these are the kinds of articles I enjoy reading.

I'd like to address each point as they are written in the article and describe the reality of where I believe we are with gun control.

1. Obama, and liberals in general, want to take guns away.

I agree, in general, that liberals do not want to take away guns from law-abiding Americans. Whether that is out of respect for the second amendment, or fear of that those who have guns may use them for their intended purpose if the government tried to take them, I can't speak for everyone. What I can address is that the second amendment does grant every American the right to keep and bear arms. Generally, liberals and conservatives can agree on this. Now that I've addressed this, I'd like to address what really gets under my skin about this section.

"This isn’t all about criminals with guns and mass shootings. It’s about accidents too."

After all this talk about how liberals are misunderstood and actually do care about the second amendment, I read this line about how the gun control debate isn't about mass shootings, when, in reality, it obviously is. This debate wouldn't even be a part of this election cycle like it is now if the shooting in Orlando hadn't happened, and it's ridiculous to even suggest that the debate isn't about mass shootings. My evidence? Just search 'gun control' on Odyssey and you'll see this:

and this:

So I really can't be convinced that this gun control debate isn't about mass shootings.

2. What stops bad guys with guns? Good guys with guns.

I'd like you to take a look at this video for starters.

Now... I'm not saying that everyone will be like this guy, but I am saying that anyone who has a gun with them is, by default, more effective at stopping a shooter than others in a room.

who is going to take a gun with them to a night out at the club? Or a movie theater? No one.

This one really got me. First, it's illegal to carry weapons into most clubs, at least in Orlando, where I assume this claim is aimed at. Second, it's hard to walk into a Texas bar, club, stadium, bathroom, etc., without running into someone who is carrying.

Also, a small pistol will probably not stop a guy with an assault rifle. Unless you plan on carrying a gun with you when you run to the grocery store, pharmacy, or for a nice dinner with your parents

Fair assessment. Navy SEALs say, "Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet," which is an interesting statement in that it gives insight into their ethos about character as well as gives a helpful hit when aiming down your sights. However, I will leave this here: a bullet hole is a BULLET HOLE. Don't pretend that these murderers who kill innocent people are anything like the SEALs who take bullets like a fire range and walk out like they just played a pick-up game. (See Marcus Luttrell's story for info about this.)

3. The second amendment bans any regulation on guns.

Again, fair assessment here. The second amendment obviously does have regulations embedded in it.

Here's a video of Antonin Scalia on decisions and gun control.

Scalia basically says that the second amendment has regulations in it already, and we should be looking for the regulations outlined there in the amendment.

4. Gun regulation won’t stop anything. Bad guys will always get guns.

This is probably my favorite in the list. We definitely need gun control. We really do. And here's why: people like me who will be carrying because I know that no matter what laws are passed, criminals will get what they want. We can make it more difficult by denying their request to purchase a firearm, but are we that ignorant to believe that will stop it? Marijuana is illegal in several states. Does that mean that several thousands of high school and college students stop going to their friendly neighborhood drug dealer? Of course not. They like pot, so they are going to get it.

I know that even many liberals know this as well. That's not my point. My point is that there needs to be gun control that makes sense, and is not a political response to a tragedy. Trump (unfortunately) said it best, "We can't afford to be politically correct all the time anymore." We need a common sense reform, and here's what I think it ought to be:

First, semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic rifles, and handguns should require a permit to carry, as well as a permit to buy. The permit to buy is result of extensive background checks. Listen, I love the Constitution and will protect it with all that I can offer, but I also love the American people and their safety. If anyone tries to purchase a firearm to try to harm others, I want the authorities to know.

Second, I think that all preexisting permits should be grandfathered in, and the permit holder should only need to register as a licensed carrier. All other application should have to go through a twofold system. One for major background and security check, and another permit for lawful carrying within a state.

All in all, I hope that this article has shed more light on the topic of gun control. I believe wholeheartedly that we can find a way to protect these United States.

Step one: Get millennials actively engaged in politics.

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