GUN PROBLEMS OF AMERICA

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GUN PROBLEMS OF AMERICA1
The present-day scenario within the American territories reveal that the control over the
guns is a serious issue. There are several views regarding this raging issue in the American
society. A certain section of the society opine that the guns should be used by the citizens in
order to maintain their own safety within the given country. On the contrary, another section of
the society claims that the free access to the guns and the control over the usage of the guns and
other such artillery (Stimson). However, it is a widely accepted fact that the American society
has been facing a plethora of problems due to the use of the guns. The following paper attempts
to shed light on the gun control issues that are presented in the United States of America. The
control of the availability of guns among the residents of the country is often considered to be
helpful in the reduction of the various crimes that have been taking place in the country in the
recent times.
The supporters of the National Rifle Association state that the availability of the guns is
useful for the enhancement of the self-protection. The experts of this view highlight the fact
availability and the freedom in the use of the guns tend to help in the maintenance of the security
of the concerned individuals. The modern-day situation reveals that the country has been witness
to a plethora of crimes that involved the use of firearms and especially guns. There have been
various assaults and other such incidents that had taken place in the country. Goodman and Perry
opine that a majority of these incidents could be avoided with the help of the proper use of
firearms by the victims as well. The lack of the licensed and approved possession of the guns at
the hands of the victim.
However, a greater section of the society has been vocal against the easier access to guns.
According to the opinions of Smith and Spiegler, the lack of the controlled access to the guns
have led to several negative effects on the American society. The experts suggest the fact that the