Isaac Rodriguez Essays (348 words) - Firearms,

Isaac Rodriguez ENC0017 July 17 , 2017 Professor: Sisto Gun Control: Would it really help? Thesis statements: Gun control is an issue that divides Americans. The southern and western states are known as pro gun states and most of the northern states want to limit the rights of Americans to carry guns. Some politicians believe that that limiting or taking guns from citizens will also take guns away from criminals. Others think that if law abiding citizens are carrying weapons that will make criminals think about committing crimes. I personally do not believe that taking weapons away from law abiding citizens will prevent criminals from getting guns illegally. Crimes that are committed by criminals are usually done with guns that were acquired illegally. Taking guns away from law abiding citizens will only make them easy targets for criminals. One argument that many politicians like to use is that citizens can call Police Officers. But often by the time the Police arrive to scene of the crime the criminals are already gone. I think that if every law-abiding citizen is trained and armed criminals will think about targeting them. Criminals area already armed therefore law-abiding citizens should be armed too. Politicians should stay away from a right that was given to citizens by the founders of the country. Every citizen should have the opportunity to defend themselves from criminals. People who choose not to carry a gun can make that decision on their own. In conclusion: Gun control is an issue that will always divide Americans but citizens should have the right to choose if they want to carry a gun or not. Taking guns from law -abiding citizens is not going to take guns away criminals who get their guns through illegal channels. Taking guns from citizens is just going to create victims for the criminals. The Police are not always going to be able to arrive in time to stop crimes.