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People have always been interested in using
weapons for various reasons. Different types of
weapons have been used by humans who have
been in need of protection or food for ages.
However, due to the recent increase in the crime
rate, issue of gun ownership has been a subject of
dispute. A number of arguments have been put
forward for and against stricter gun control laws.
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   §hey claim that
guns are necessary for self-defense because the
police are unable to stop violent crime. Opponents
further maintain that citizens keep guns to feel
safe and defend themselves and their families
whenever the need arises. §herefore, gun control
laws disarm only the innocent people who obey
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According to the opponents, these
gun-owners are responsible citizens
who do not intend to harm anyone.
§hey further say that shooting and
hunting are sports which many people
enjoy, and gun control takes firearms
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§hey assert that most
murder victims are killed by firearms. It is also
maintained that in robberies and assaults, victims
are more likely to die when the criminal is armed
with a gun than when he has another weapon.
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contend that citizens should not possess guns
because handguns can easily get into the hands
of little children. It is also maintained that school
violence is caused by gun availability.
Youngsters who are easily influenced by the
violent video games or television shows, tend to
commit crimes when they obtain a gun.
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§o sum up, the opponents of gun control believe
that tighter laws restrict only people who use
firearms for self-protection or recreation whereas
those who are in favor of gun control claim that
guns cause more harms than benefits. However, it
is obvious that gun ownership is very risky, so it is
necessary for the governments to introduce
stricter gun laws and educate people about the
firearms. With stronger gun control laws, the
crime and murder rates will most likely to
decrease all over the world.