New Gun Control Policy Is Needed

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A few
states even require that all persons possessing guns must have a license to
do so, even in their homes. Some states don't ban guns from addicts. This
is a problem. Gun concelation isn't the same in each state. Also it is
commonly unlawful to fire a gun within city limits or in other congested
urban areas. These are some of the common laws that most states have.
Guns are a form of power. Many individuals, ‘including criminals'
feel powerful when carrying a gun. Half of the households in the United
States possess a gun. Criminals use guns for satisfaction. For example, to
obtain sexual gratifaction in a rape or money in a robbery, or more
frequently, to frighten and dominate victims in some other assault. All of
these things can be gained without an attack, and indeed the possession of
a gun can serve as a substitute for attack, rather than its vehicle
(Kleck,1991). A sample was done by police in 50 major cities to see who is
more common to use a gun (Kleck,1991). The data ...

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(5%), and family
members and drug dealers (4% each), (Wright,1986). The handgun is the
favorite among criminal activity. Criminals usually prefer a handgun with a
short barrel (Shields,1981). This is because it's extremely lethal and is
so easily concealed. When it is stuck inside the belt, only the grip or
handle is visible, and a jacket or suitcoat or sweater can easily cover
that small bulge. It also slips easily into a coat, jacket pocket or purse.
It can also be hid easily in a automobile. Handguns therefore are a common
weapon of choice for criminals.
One recent example of gun violence was in New York City. A
Palestinian man opened fire in the Empire state building on Sunday ...

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