Why There Should Be No Strict Gun Laws
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Why There Should Be No Strict Gun Laws

People need to realize that stricter gun laws don't guarantee less gun violence...

2150
Why There Should Be No Strict Gun Laws
Google

"I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it." - Clint Eastwood

In the last several years, the number of mass shootings has risen at an alarming rate. You probably have heard about the tragedy at Pulse in Orlando, Florida. Many mass shootings have spawned several debates about gun control, stricter laws and even banning guns altogether. Common people, politicians and celebrities are calling for a change, but what a lot of these individuals do not realize is that these changes will not make a difference.

Let us take a stroll back in history to the 1920s when the United States placed a ban on the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol. If you have taken a basic American history class, you should know how this story goes: country bans alcohol, citizens find a way to produce, sell and drink it, and eventually the country lifts the ban and all is right with the world again. The ban lasted only 13 years and it was obviously a huge failure. Just like the "war on drugs", which bans certain controlled substances, and yet we see people overdosing and walking the streets strung out on those very substances every single day. Guns are no different; if there was a ban on guns across the United States, people would still find a way to sell, produce and transport guns.

We can also discuss "Gun Free Zones," like Chicago and numerous other cities, federal buildings, college campuses and schools. In gun-free cities, the guns are not banned; however, they have some of the most strict gun laws in the nation. Even though Chicago is considered a gun-free zone, it is among the highest gun murder rate in the country. And when we hear about mass shootings, where do they mostly happen in the United States? Schools and colleges. Guns are most definitely not allowed in either place. This only further proves that gun laws don't matter when a person wants to kill.

Is there a solution to end this violence? I believe that there is one. We cannot remove guns from the hands of law-abiding citizens. We cannot infringe upon the rights given to us in the Second Amendment. Law-abiding citizens who have a concealed carry license have the potential to save the lives of many in a mass shooting situation or save their own life in a self-defense situation. Guns are used exponentially more often to stop crime than to kill; each year firearms prevent an estimated 2.5 million crimes in the U.S., usually without a shot being fired. And, according to Gary Kleck and Marc Gertz, "as many as 200,000 women use a gun every year to defend themselves against sexual abuse".

Just one person, just one gun, just one bullet can take down any attacker before they have the chance to truly carry out their plan.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

54466
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35045
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957332
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

183268
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments