Imagine a world without guns. How much less deaths would there be? Do you know or have heard of anyone who has died from a gun shot? Most likely you have or do. Now imagine if guns did not exist. These people would most likely still be living today. Having a total ban on guns would lessen many deaths that occur every year. Banning guns would make some people feel safer because people would not have the option to reach for a gun in times of danger, anger, or insecurities among other reasons they feel the need for a gun. Having a total ban on guns would also eliminate many accidental deaths caused by guns. Now, there are those who are against the idea of banning guns. Let's first look at why they would oppose the idea of total banning of guns.
             Those who oppose the idea of banning guns, not having a gun would make them feel insecure that they may no be able to protect themselves from criminals. They want to be able to protect themselves and their families in times like having their house robbed. Researchers have shown that felons actually stay away from victims who do own firearms. In the article, "Should You Own a Gun?" Witkins states, "A 1986 survey of 1,900 incarcerated felons by sociologists James Wright and Peter Rossi founded that 40 percent had at some time decided not to commit a crime because they believed the intended victim was armed." The author goes on to say, "Three fifths of the felons said criminals are more worried about meeting an armed victim than they are about the police." These answers cam from the criminals themselves about their life of crime. They are scared that a victim with a gun is potentially more dangerous than the police. They also fear that suspected victims with guns are prepared to protect themselves from criminals, so they back off.
             Those who lobby for gun control want to ban firearms because it poses as a threat to anyone who
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