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Should Gun Ownership Be A Right For All Citizens?

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Should gun ownership be a right for all citizens? Of the approximate 875 million firearms legally owned in the world, American citizens own one quarter of these. Our second amendment, “the right to bear arms”, establishes this right for us. While this accounts for legally obtained firearms, those obtained illegally far exceed these numbers. There is no way to establish how many firearms are illegally possessed. Banning guns in America would only affect law abiding citizens. Criminals and those who want to acquire guns will go to any extent to get them either by stealing or through the black market. Legally abiding American citizens should have the right to own a gun in order to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property. Banning gun ownership hurts those who obey laws and have no effect on the criminals. Responsible citizens are willing to take all the necessary steps in order to purchase a firearm. The first step is age requirement: 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun; 21 years of age for a handgun. All states enforce a criminal background check. This requires a 2 week wait before obtaining the gun. To carry a firearm on your person, you must successfully complete a gun safety course in order to receive a concealed weapons permit. Even with a permit, there are certain areas where guns are prohibited including but not limited to: federal facilities, schools and National Parks (unless otherwise specifically permitted) (United States Gun facts,

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