An article by the National Review discusses the aftermath of a recent shooting. The Sutherland Springs, Texas shooting presented a huge problem for those that claim the government has all of the answers for gun control. The government failed and it was up to a individual to stop one of the worst mass shootings in American history. This man was not allowed on multiple grounds to own a gun, yet he still got his hands on one. The
police were not near the church and couldn’t intervene quickly enough. It took a bystander with an AR-15 to end this shooting. During the aftermath, people were stunned when former vice president, Joe Biden, claimed that the Texas hero who stopped the Sutherland Springs shooting never should have owned the gun he used to do so.
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We Don’t Need the 2nd Amendment — We Need a Real Debate About Guns
Unfortunately, every single time there is a tragic shooting in our country, anti gun control advocates resort to our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms as their most powerful tool in the debate against gun control. This article written by Timothy William Waters explains how the 2nd Amendment ends all discussion on the issue. He states that he heard an expert close a debate by shouting, “Too bad, it’s in the Constitution!” 
Through explanation and historical evidence, Waters explains that because of the serious disagreement about whether guns protect liberty or threaten it, Americans should be focusing on our responsibility to consider not just what the Constitution says, but what it should say regarding gun control. He claims that we do not need an amendment protecting or prohibiting guns, we just need the Constitution to be indifferent, so it allows for a proper debate in which the issues are truly spoken about, and not just our 2nd Amendment right. Waters states, “There are good reasons to limit guns, and to have them. But the 2nd Amendment isn’t one of those reasons.”
Beware the Concern Trolls: The Nine Worst Arguments Against Gun Control
The gun control debate is filled with illogical support from anti gun control advocates. In an article published by Paste Magazine, written by Jacob Weindling, he discusses the nine worst arguments against gun control. Every time our country is mourning yet 
another mass murder is committed by a white man who has legally obtained a gun, this debate unfolds yet again. However, no progress is ever made in terms of gun control. About 90% of Americans support universal background checks, but that has yet to be enforced. According to Weindling, the main reason that no law enforcement is ever accomplished is because the 10% of Americans that are opposed to stricter gun control laws are way more committed to the cause than the rest of the country who support it. One of the most illogical arguments that Weindling mentions is an analogy of guns that are tools that can kill, compared to knives which are a tool that is not being banned. Anti- gun control advocates have yet to prove why gun restrictions will not work with concrete evidence. Their debate is always focused on our second Amendment right, and other arguments that do not seem viable to the debate issue, or the solution for our country.
Texas Church Shooting Video Shows Gunman’s Methodical Attack, Official Says
This article discusses the recent shooting that occurred in a church in Texas. There was video footage of the shooting and it explicitly shows our need for gun control. This video shows that this man went in with the agenda to shoot the members of that particular church. He fired fo
r several minutes, only pausing to reload his weapon. Records show this is the worst mass shooting in Texas history. 26 people were left dead and 20 were wounded. This man applied for a license to carry and a check with the national criminal background databases didn’t turn up his military conviction. This shows the importance of better gun control laws and background checks otherwise tragedies like these would never occur.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families that are affected by this tragedy.
Guns are the Problem- An Affirmative View
After years of debate, gun control advocates have said that they are ready to take more aggressive action in trying to enforce stricter gun laws. The article, ‘Guns are the Problem’, discusses the activism behind pro-gun control groups. After the shooting in Las Vegas, activist groups have been becoming more vocal in the hopes that their messages will be heard. Following the investigation of Stephen Paddock, the perpetrator of the Las Vegas shooting, it was found that he had no serious criminal record and the local gun store claims he passed all background checks before purchasing the guns.
Even though background checks are required under current federal laws, the fact that Paddock passed is alarming. This proves that people with criminal motives can still purchase guns. The background checks are not sufficient and are clearly ineffective in preventing crime. If we cannot control who obtains guns, it’s clear that the over distribution of guns is the problem. The founder of Guns Down, Igor Volsky, does not want to tread lightly on the topic anymore. He believes gun registration, licensing, and bans are vital to keeping our country safe.
As a Pro-Gun Control blog, we agree with Volsky’s point of view on gun licensing and bans. Military style weapons that have the power to kill hundreds of people in minutes is not an acceptable device to have on our streets. Of course, as citizen of the United States, we have the right to bear arms in cases of protection but owning a semi-automatic 
weapon should not be protected under our Constitution. When the sale of guns is used for harm, we must revoke or rewrite the 2nd Amendment. Let’s put it into perspective… If Stephen Paddock was only able to purchase a handgun, not any military style weapon, there would be astronomically less damage done by him. It is a fact that without that gun, he would not have been able to do what he did. It makes me wonder, did he kill all of those people, or did the gun?
As the article comes to an end, it talks about gun violence as an analogy to motor-vehicle fatalities. Cars present a danger to society as nearly 1.3 million people die from car related crashes each year. At no point did people try to ban cars, but rather make cars safer. We felt this was an insightful way to end this article. The author did not offer and unrealistic or radical claim that guns will be abolished but rather offered a unique take on the topic. In the United States, it would be hard to completely rid the nation of all guns immediately, but for now we can push for more regulations and safer devices.
Does the Media Cause Mass Shootings?
It has been argued for years that the media can sculpt the way in which we live. Whether it be news, television entertainment or video games, the presence of violence in any of these media outlets must be analyzed to see how it affects viewers. We found an article that discusses how the media may be causing mass shootings. Many people may be asking, how is that possible? In reality, it is not as cut and dry as it sounds. There are many factors that lead an individual to commit a mass shooting, and media is just a part of it.
Media alone does not create shooters, but rather the way we present the aftermath of shootings may do so. The stereotypical shooter, an isolated individual, may wish to gain social capital by committing this type of crime. The media will play constant coverage of the shooting and the perpetrator. Therefore, the person who wishes to be seen in public will go to great lengths to receive recognition.
Although media effects may be part of the problem for mass shootings, it is also nearly impossible for news stations to not report on crimes committed within our own country. There may have to be some form of balance between the act committed and the coverage it receives.
Recent Shooting in Thornton, Colorado
Breaking news aired last night that informed citizens of the horrific incident that occurred in Thornton, Colorado at a local Walmart. There seems to be no current motive for the shooting but the investigation still continues. The police are currently searching for the suspect who was identified as Scott Ostrem. Customers inside the Walmart at the time described the store as chaotic when the shooting began. Still unclear as to why this shooting occurred.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones in this act of terror. The search continues to bring justice to those that have been affected.
The Importance of Gun Control 