Position Paper

The issue of gun control has been a contentious issue in the United States for many years. Gun control advocates argue that stricter gun control laws are necessary to reduce gun violence in the United States. On the other hand, gun rights advocates argue that gun control measures infringe upon their Second Amendment rights to bear arms. This position paper will argue that the United States should implement stricter gun control measures in order to reduce gun violence.

The United States has one of the highest rates of gun violence in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 39,773 gun-related deaths in the United States in 2017 alone. Gun violence has become a major public health issue in the United States and stricter gun control laws are necessary to reduce the number of gun-related deaths.

Stricter gun control measures can help reduce gun violence in the United States by making it more difficult for criminals and individuals with mental health issues to obtain firearms. For example, background checks can help to ensure that individuals with a history of mental illness or criminal activity are not able to purchase firearms. Additionally, waiting periods can help to ensure that individuals are not able to purchase firearms in a state of anger or distress.

Furthermore, gun control measures can help to reduce the number of mass shootings in the United States. Mass shootings are a major problem in the United States and stricter gun control laws can help to reduce the number of mass shootings by making it more difficult for individuals to obtain firearms. Additionally, banning certain types of firearms, such as assault weapons, can help to reduce the number of mass shootings in the United States.

In conclusion, stricter gun control measures are necessary to reduce gun violence in the United States. Gun control measures can help to ensure that criminals and individuals with mental health issues are not able to purchase firearms. Additionally, gun control measures can help to reduce the number of mass shootings in the United States. For these reasons, the United States should implement stricter gun control measures in order to reduce gun violence.