Guns

             There is no hiding the fact that guns are everywhere; almost every time some one turns on the news or reads a paper there is something about a shooting. This may be a homicide or just a plain accident. Either way, the media make the issues surrounding guns always look so bad. They seldom mention the people who are responsible. Many people who own guns have them for specific reasons. People use those to hunt, as a hobby, or simply to protect themselves. The right to bear arms is a privilege, and people need to understand this. Our ancestors earned us a right to carry weapons that should not be taken away. Thesis
             Many people in the U.S. use guns in their recreational activities. Hunting and skeet shooting are popular past times, as well as just shooting at a shooting range. In each of these cases, the gun handlers go through classes that properly train them on how to use the guns. Our nation's history includes the usage of guns. Americans enjoy collecting antique guns and war memorabilia. It is part of our culture and heritage. For recreational purposes, guns are a positive thing.
             According to the National Rifle Association, less than 0.2 percent of firearms overall and less than 0.4 percent of handguns are used for criminal purposes each year. Gun?rights advocates note that the number of fatal firearm accidents have been steadily declining for more than 40 years now. The NRA also wrote that there is no relationship between the supply of guns and firearm accidents. Overall, violent crimes have steadily declined since 1991, and since 1993, homicides have dropped a remarkable 33 percent. Many believe the reason for this huge decline is a result of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993. This means that if a person wants to purchase guns, he or she must go through a five-day waiting period and also have a background check from local law enforcement officials.notice the research here that provides some background.
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