Arguments against gun controlThe development of gun control arguments corresponds to the increase in violence and problems related to guns and the use of firearms. This then prompted the expansion of gun control initiatives and shaped public opinion particularly in promoting greater regulation of prohibition. For this reason it became controversial as it divided citizens' opinions, particularly in their position on promoting different objectives. Arguably, the process of developing gun control continues to be harmful because of its ability to challenge individual rights and freedoms, to undermine the value of firearms in promoting deterrence and self-defense, and to incapacitate to recognize the commitment of reasonable management of existing weapons. and control initiatives already in place. Challenging Individual Rights and Freedom At the heart of the arguments against gun control is its ability to limit any U.S. citizen from the right to own guns that is protected by the Constitution. Specifically, due recognition is given to its connection to the 2nd Amendment in which it seeks to protect people's individual liberties. This also applies to gun ownership, regardless of the original goal and intent. “The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees private citizens the right to bear arms. Therefore, people who strongly oppose gun control insist that no legislation, technically, should have the right to take away guns from a citizen without first repealing the amendment in question” (Groberman 1). A good approach to consider in highlighting this part comes from depriving the citizen of his fundamental right based on the specific presumption that it would be used for violence or crime... at the heart of the paper...society can at large.Works CitedBalanced Politics .org. Should civilian possession of guns and other non-hunting weapons be banned or severely restricted? Web available from Groberman, Alex. “Arguments against gun control” Opposing opinions. 2011 Web available fromHardy, David. “Why Gun Owners Are Right to Fight Gun Control” Web Reason.com Available from Showalter, Amy. “Five Reasons the NRA Won the Recent Gun Control Debate That Have Nothing to Do with Politics” Forbes.com 2013 Web Available from
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