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Should There Be Stricter Gun Laws

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More than 32,000 people die each year in the United States alone due to gun related violence. These people are robbed of their future because of the carelessness of others, or even themselves. Their family and friends are no longer able to see them. All of this, because of one pull of a trigger. Many people die from gun violence each year. In order to prevent these unnecessary deaths, there should be stricter gun laws to prevent the severe loss of life, suicide, and school shootings. First of all, gun violence is the #1 cause of intentional death. These people are purchasing firearms illegally by using a fake id and some of them have a history of mental illness that causes them to be violent. According to nij.com, it states, “… 467,321 persons …show more content…

These people usually have mental issues and they should not be given access to guns. According to cdc.com, “More than half the suicides in the United States are caused by firearms. These people, who have a history of mental illness or depression, still have access to firearms, and they kill themselves with them” (Anger-Katz, “Gun Deaths are Mostly Suicides”) Suicide by guns is the major cause of death caused by guns. These people are purchasing firearms with the intent of killing themselves. This is a serious issue because these people usually have mental disorders, and most of the time, they don’t understand the consequences of suicide and the effect their death will have on other people. By restricting guns, more than 20,0000 people’s lives will be spared from …show more content…

There are more than 70 school shootings in the past year. These students are innocent and their opportunities and future is robbed from them. According to History.com, “…Two teens went on a shooting spree at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing 13 people and wounding more than 20 others before turning their guns on themselves and committing suicide” (Evon. "Ten Deadliest School Massacres in United States History). These students purchased the guns illegally by using their friend’s id, and they eventually killed many students at their school. This evidence shows that guns are harmful because they can be used to kill children. In conclusion, guns should be restricted to prevent violence. Restricting guns will prevent violence because guns are the #1 cause of intentional death. By restricting guns, we can reduce the loss of life, prevent suicide, and end school shootings. Next time there is an election, vote for a candidate who will fight to end gun violence in the United States. In conclusion, gun violence is a extreme killer of citizens. These people are killed because of the recklessness of themselves or others while using a gun. By enforcing stricter laws, other people won’t have to suffer the same death these people have

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