Gun Control

V376 – Law and Public Policy

April 9, 2007

Gun control in the United States is a controversial issue that has caused much debate. Compared to other countries, the United States' laws that govern gun rights are virtually non-existent. Stemming from the traditional values of personal freedoms, Americans deeply believe in the rights given by the fathers of the constitution, and are generally opposed to changing these laws. There has been little legislation passed that controls citizens' rights to possess firearms, resulting in a country with about as many guns as citizens, and consequently, a high rate of firearm suicides and homicides. Despite the resistance to altering constitutional rights, the problems that surround the lack of gun control in the United States must be addressed.
The second amendment to the 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......

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