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AMERICA?S GUN CONTROL ISSUE

According to the F.B.I., 9,369 murders involving firearms took place in the year 2002 within the United States. We as Americans have the right to ?bear arms,? however there can be some changes to at least try to minimize these casualties. The 2nd Amendment states ?A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.? This may be outdated now that we have a strong military (that is our ?well regulated Militia,?) to protect our security, but can a right be scratched off the Constitution because of someone?s interpretation?
     Perhaps there can be some changes to the laws to determine who can own a firearm and what types of weapons can be sold. In Arizona and many other states there are no permits required to purchase any type of firearm. While other states have more laws to determine who can own a gun. New York requires you to have a permit to purchase and then register a handgun. The permit may be issued if the applicant is over 18 years of age, has not been convicted of a felony or spent more than one year in prison, and is not an addict, alcoholic or convicted of a narcotics offense. New York also requires the gun stores selling rifles, shotguns, or handguns, provide with the gun a locking device and a label on safe storage. As of March, 2001, any firearms dealer licensed in the state of New York must provide to the state poli... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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