Gun control represents a critical set of laws and regulations regarding the control over the proper use, prevention, or restriction of firearms by the civilian population. In the United States, gun control policies are characterized by enhanced strictness; however, it is also a highly controversial concern in the country. The predominant part of American society believes in gun ownership, considering the increased murder rate in the United States compared to international indicators. Most importantly, the vast majority of killings are performed with illegal, unregistered guns by people with severe “psychological conditions and mental instability” (Laskowski, 2021). In the meantime, the citizens who legally possess an unlimited number of guns are not the ones who will commit such crimes over civil society. Therefore, even by owning the handguns, the peaceful population is not protected from the risk of murder, given the ability to possess the weapon illegally.
As discussed in the video, canceling gun ownership in the country is not an adequate solution to the increased level of criminal activity because it can lead to a civil war. Another issue implies the arms ownership by the military or the police force, which can also cause public concern for the people’s safety. The underlying problem concerning gun possession is deeply grounded in the general disagreement about the primary reason for owning a gun and keeping it at home, which also refers to American history (Laskowski, 2021). Therefore, it is not a contemporary issue in the United States, but a long-standing approach to ensuring the citizens’ safety and faith in the government’s control of crime. Summing up, it is crucial to address the issue of people killing other people, which goes far beyond gun ownership and concerns individual mental problems and intentions. Gun control in the United States is associated more with the person itself than the weapon possession policy.
Reference
Laskowski, R. (2021). BUS 447.30 Business Ethics – Winter 2021. Gun control [Video]. Zoom. Web.