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    The document discusses arguments for and against gun control in the United States. It outlines three key reasons gun control proponents believe stricter regulations are needed: 1) To reduce the overall gun violence rate and number of gun deaths, based on evidence from other countries with stricter laws. 2) To help prevent mass shootings, as indicated by lower mass shooting rates in countries like the UK. 3) To address mental health concerns by implementing background checks that evaluate an individual's mental health history before gun purchase. While the author claims to argue for gun control to present a balanced view, they state they are actually against further gun control.

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    The document discusses arguments for and against gun control in the United States. It outlines three key reasons gun control proponents believe stricter regulations are needed: 1) To reduce the overall gun violence rate and number of gun deaths, based on evidence from other countries with stricter laws. 2) To help prevent mass shootings, as indicated by lower mass shooting rates in countries like the UK. 3) To address mental health concerns by implementing background checks that evaluate an individual's mental health history before gun purchase. While the author claims to argue for gun control to present a balanced view, they state they are actually against further gun control.

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    The document discusses arguments for and against gun control in the United States. It outlines three key reasons gun control proponents believe stricter regulations are needed: 1) To reduce the overall gun violence rate and number of gun deaths, based on evidence from other countries with stricter laws. 2) To help prevent mass shootings, as indicated by lower mass shooting rates in countries like the UK. 3) To address mental health concerns by implementing background checks that evaluate an individual's mental health history before gun purchase. While the author claims to argue for gun control to present a balanced view, they state they are actually against further gun control.

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    Hope 1

    Jesse Hope

    Luke Kruse

    American National Government

    27 October 2023

    Balancing Rights and Safety: An Examination of Gun Control in America

    The debate concerning gun control in the United States has been marked by passionate

    arguments on both sides of the spectrum. While I will be arguing in favor of gun control for the

    purposes of this paper, it is essential to note that I am doing so with the intent to present a

    balanced view. In reality, I am against further gun control. In this paper, I will highlight key

    reasons proponents of this policy believe it is a vital step towards reducing gun violence. Such as

    reducing gun violence as a whole, preventing mass shootings, and addressing mental health

    concerns. Starting off with reducing gun violence.

    The most critical argument in favor of gun control is the potential to reduce gun violence.

    The United States has one of the highest rates of gun-related deaths. According to the Centers for

    Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were more than 39 thousand gun-related deaths in

    2019. Advocates for gun control argue that implementing stricter regulations, background

    checks, and waiting periods could reduce this number significantly. Evidence from countries that

    have already implemented such regulations, like Japan and Australia, suggest such regulations

    can lead to a reduction in gun violence. Moving on to mass shootings.

    Probably the second most compelling argument for gun control is the potential to

    drastically reduce or even prevent mass shootings. In recent years, the United States has had a

    disturbing number of mass shootings. Proponents of gun control say implementing measures

    such as an assault weapons ban could deter individuals with ill-intent from carrying out such
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    terrible acts of violence. Evidence from the United Kingdom, where strict gun laws have been in

    place for many years, shows a lower number of mass shootings. Lastly now I will move onto

    mental health concerns.

    Critics of gun control, such as myself, often argue that it infringes on the Second

    Amendment rights of the American people. However, advocates argue that gun control measures

    can be balanced with addressing mental health concerns. By implementing background checks

    that evaluate the mental health history of an individual, we can strive to ensure that guns do not

    fall into the wrong hands. This approach is a more comprehensive and preventative way of

    addressing gun violence.

    In conclusion, while I have presented arguments in favor of gun control, it is important to

    remember that this issue is multifaceted. Advocating for gun control does not necessarily mean

    infringing on the rights of responsible gun owners. The goal is to find a balance that reduces gun

    violence and addresses mental health concerns while respecting the Second Amendment.

    Works Cited

    “WISQARS Data Visualization.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for

    Disease Control and Prevention, wisqars.cdc.gov/data/lcd/home. Accessed 27 Oct. 2023.

    “Gun Violence Is ‘a Problem We Don’t Need to Have’ – the Public Health Approach.” Public

    Health Institute, 6 May 2020, www.phi.org/press/gun-violence-is-a-problem-we-dont-

    need-to-have-the-public-health-approach/.
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    Rozel, John, et al. “It’s Tempting to Say Gun Violence Is about Mental Illness. the Truth Is Much

    More Complex.” AAMC, 26 Jan. 2023, www.aamc.org/news/it-s-tempting-say-gun-

    violence-about-mental-illness-truth-much-more-complex.

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