GUN CONTROL

Gun control means placing restrictions or limitations on owning a firearm. Guns give power to the weak, enabling them to defend themselves against the strong.

Provides several brief examples in history of measures attempting to limit access to firearms and looks at the kind of gun control measures that can be expected from the Obama administration.

An article to examine what Barak Obama's positions on gun control are, and what they mean to us.

An essay on the ineffectiveness of gun control.

A research paper that explores the the gun controversy in America. The paper takes a look at the facts on gun control and the rights of the gun owner.

My opinion on how tougher gun control regulations could help the crime-ridden city of Philadelphia.

Outlawing gun ownership has been a proposed idea for years. These are the reasons why this policy would never solve the gun crime problem.

In addition to reevaluating to braod interpretation of the 2nd Amendment to the constitution there may be other cogent reasons why gun control in America should be considered

An overvierw of some U.S. and foreign laws that limit the use of guns, and commentary on gun control and its ppotential problems

My college research paper on the advantages and disadvantages of gun control and the roll it plays in crime.

Gun control in the United States is seen by some to be unconstitutional, and by others to be necessary to protect the public. What middle ground should be taken?

Why gun control does not work. Why there should be less laws governing guns and ammunition.

The people of Southwest Virginia have been hunting for generations, making the issue of gun control a hot button issue this election.

In today's day and time it seems that our constitutional rights and liberties tend to be defined by the political power at the time. Conservatives tend to be easy on gun control and Liberals tend to want all guns taken away.

This is a paper that discusses the need for gun control laws, from the perspective of a person who believes in the ownership of guns and the 2nd amendment.

In wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, where a student shot and killed 32 of his own classmates, it is apparent that the state of Virginia is in need of stricter gun control laws.

Op/ed article discussing current gun control in the U.S.

What is "sensible gun control" and why could it not get any traction even in the state of Virginia after the Virginia Tech massacre?

Gun control has been a volatile issue forever it seems. Many people feel gun control takes away their right to defend themselves while others feel that lack of gun control puts them at risk because of misuse by criminals.

Gun control advocates are fighting for the wrong thing. Gun Control Laws don't stop crimes, but actually show increases in crime.

This was written to persuade people to recognize gun control as the proper thing.

Gun control is supposed to prevent crime and make our streets safer. Does it really work?

Violent, gun-related crimes continue to rise causing many people to argue for gun control. However, the attempt at controlling guns is just treating the symptom not the cause. In order to reduce violent crimes, we must control the criminal, not guns.

The debate of gun control has been going strong within the United States for several decades and does not appear that it will wane any time soon.

During Wednesday's Sotomayor confirmation hearings, Senator Tom Coburn sparred with Judge Sotomayor on the subject of gun control. Aware no doubt of the NRA's threat to oppose her nomination, Judge Sotomayor's answers were cagey to say the least.

Gun control is a controversial issue - one that we as Americans often discuss and debate, and one that has the ability to sway elections.

College paper and expression of opinion about the improbability of laws regulating gun control.

Throughout his career in both the Illinois and U.S. senate Senator Obama has been a strong advocate of gun control. His reaction to the latest Supreme Court ruling may surprise you.

Oppressive gun control does little to take guns out of the hands of those who truly desire to do damage. It does deprive the average citizen of the right to protect him/herself and family.

Gun Control: Does it really matter?

Thousands of people die every year in gun related deaths. People on both sides of the issue are very passionate in their stance. This article argues both sides and finishes with my own opinions on the issue of gun control.

current gun control laws, statistics on gun related violence and deaths, why guns are a threat to public health.