The American firearm industry seems to be healthier than ever. The demand and production rates have gone seemingly high and there exist constant demand all over the country for firearm. As per the (Washington times, 2015), during 2013 around 10.8 million of guns were manufactured; which is equivalent to the produced units during 2010 to 2012.
According to the National Vital Statistics, approximately around 31,000 fatalities are recorded each year. The percentage of gun violence or firearm abuse spreads over; suicide (62per cent), homicide (35per cent) and accidental shootings accounts over 3per cent. (Cornell, 2013). Once an individual possess an ownership of a firearm, it makes the job simple and easy; aim and fire. Everyone in the society are vulnerable as the threshold between homicide and anger is brought down (Lendman, 2012).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background Value
- History of Gun Violence
- Current Gun Laws in the United States of America
- The Issue
- The Second Amendment
- United States Gun Laws in contrast with other Countries
- Gun Laws in Australia
- Gun Laws in India
- Gun Law in United Kingdom
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to explore the issue of gun violence in the United States, examining its historical context, the current legal landscape, and comparing it to gun control measures in other countries. The analysis seeks to understand the high rates of gun-related deaths and the ongoing debate surrounding gun control legislation.
- Historical overview of gun violence in the United States
- Analysis of current US gun laws and their effectiveness
- Comparative study of gun laws in different countries
- Examination of the social and political factors contributing to gun violence
- Discussion of the Second Amendment and its implications
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter introduces the high rate of gun production and the alarming number of gun-related deaths in the United States. It highlights the ease of access to firearms and the resulting vulnerability of society, using the 2012 Connecticut school shooting as a stark example of the devastating consequences of gun violence. The chapter establishes the central question of whether existing gun laws are effective in curbing this violence, referencing studies that suggest weaker gun laws correlate with higher rates of gun violence in certain cities.
Background Value: This chapter presents statistics on gun-related homicides and suicides in the US, comparing them to other countries and highlighting the significantly higher rates in the US. It discusses the potential link between lenient gun laws and increased firearm deaths, citing studies that explore the psychological impact of weapons and their association with aggression. The chapter uses a graph to visually represent the disparity in gun homicide rates between the US and other countries with stricter gun control measures.
History of Gun Violence: This chapter delves into the historical context of gun violence in the US, tracing its origins back to the English colonists. It contrasts the use of firearms for self-defense with their use in illegal activities, showing that throughout the 20th century, Americans utilized firearms more frequently for assault than for self-protection. The chapter emphasizes the significantly higher rate of gun deaths in the US compared to Europe, and it uses the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a horrific example of mass gun violence, underscoring the demand for stricter gun control in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Gun violence, gun control, United States, Second Amendment, firearm deaths, mass shootings, comparative gun laws, Australia, India, United Kingdom, homicide, suicide, public health, social impact, political debate.
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Key themes include: a historical overview of gun violence in the US; analysis of current US gun laws and their effectiveness; a comparative study of gun laws in different countries (including Australia, India, and the United Kingdom); examination of social and political factors contributing to gun violence; and a discussion of the Second Amendment and its implications.
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The introduction highlights the high rate of gun production and gun-related deaths in the US, emphasizing the ease of access to firearms and the devastating consequences. The background section presents statistics on gun-related homicides and suicides, comparing the US to other countries. The history chapter delves into the historical context of gun violence in the US, tracing its origins and contrasting firearm use for self-defense versus illegal activities.
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The text presents statistics on gun-related homicides and suicides in the US, comparing them to other nations to highlight the significantly higher rates in the US. It also references studies suggesting a correlation between weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun violence. A graph visually represents the disparity in gun homicide rates between the US and countries with stricter gun control.
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The text includes a comparative study of gun laws in different countries, specifically focusing on Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. This comparison aims to provide context and understanding of the effectiveness of various gun control measures.
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The text examines the Second Amendment and its implications in the context of the ongoing debate surrounding gun control in the United States. It explores how the Second Amendment influences the legal landscape and the challenges in enacting stricter gun control measures.
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Keywords include: Gun violence, gun control, United States, Second Amendment, firearm deaths, mass shootings, comparative gun laws, Australia, India, United Kingdom, homicide, suicide, public health, social impact, political debate.
What is the overall objective of this text?
The text aims to explore the issue of gun violence in the United States, examining its historical context, current legal landscape, and comparing it to gun control measures in other countries. The analysis seeks to understand the high rates of gun-related deaths and the ongoing debate surrounding gun control legislation.
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- Murali Mg (Author), 2015, Gun Policy. A critical analysis of firearm laws in the United States of America, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/311025