The United States Should Stricter Gun Laws - 2331 Words

The debate over whether the United States should have stricter gun laws has become a major talking point in our society. However, the clear choice that will bring the most prosperity and security to our country is to maintain the current gun control laws as they are the best option for the USA’s modern society. We must not let the rush to judgement after every shooting spree cloud our minds and glaze over all the benefits and lifestyles that guns let us take for granted. Society must also see what the outcomes are for the other options suggested and to not make the wrong choice and have to live with the consequences. We must not let the government enact laws that would place stricter controls on guns. There are many important things to†¦show more content†¦Plus there are the gun storekeepers whose livelihood might come exclusively from their store. However, as stricter and stricter gun laws are passed his or her store could be at risk of going under. Why would the government whose job is to provide the right to life, liberty, and happiness ever take away someone’s job? Lastly some people need their guns for protection. Citizens in Alaska, Washington, and Montana face many threats from wildlife. When these people run into a bear and cannot get away what will they do? They will not stand a chance because their gun was taken away by the government or was confined to only seven rounds and they ran out in the attack. What about bodyguards, how will they protect their employer if they do not have handguns, but an assassin has one gotten illegally? When constructing gun laws one must recognize how it will affect the lives of these people and others. With stricter gun law s American Olympic shooters would not be able to shoot, gun store owners’ businesses would collapse, and people’s protection would be at risk. One main obstacle that gun owners and activists are always facing is stereotypes. By stereotyping people one confines them into categories, negligent of the fact that they might only agree on a singular political issue. This description said by our opponents at the beginning of this assignment shows just how deeply rooted this problem is â€Å"You