Gun violence is one of the most serious problems in the United States. Each year in the
US., more than 35,000 people are killed by guns, a death rate much higher than that in any
other industrial nations. In 1997, approximately 70 percent of the murders in the United
States were committed with guns. However, the United States also is the country that has
the most gun control laws. Gun control laws generally focus on passing legislation to
restrict legal ownership of certain firearms. Gun control laws may decrease criminal’s
access to guns, but in fact the same laws also have their negative effects. The controversy
over gun control is always heated. Looking closely at those gun control laws and their
enforcement, we can not only see the criminal problem in america, but also another
important social problem in America which is racial discrimination.
The racial problem of gun control has raised attention of some American
scholars in the U.S. For example, a black man, General Lancy, who is the founder of a
little organization known as the National Black Sportsman’s Association, often called “the
black gun lobby†said when asked his opinion of gun control: “Gun control is really race
Gun Control Being a Racial Controversy
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transferred from the offender to an object which is the weapon. Although the illegal
have enough evidences to conclude that gun control in America, not concerning whether it
discrimination on working class people who are comfortable with guns. Above all, we
have said almost the same thing. Investigative reporter Robert Sherrill concluded in his
safe and lawful uses of guns. To these Americans, guns mean freedom and security. The
aren’t easily enforced. Minorities aren’t likely to be popular with the police. These
reported to the police, therefore handgun permit requirements or handgun prohibitions
Some topics in this essay:
Firearm, Gun Politics In The United States, Black People, White People, Race, Miscegenation, United States, Gun Politics, America, Congress,
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PROFESSIONAL ESSAYS:
Gun Control Laws
.... are home is that they fear being shot'" (Kayes .... .... laws contend that there is a racial and xenophobic .... Those who argue for stricter gun control laws often cite .... (1147 
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School Violence
.... Elliot had been the butt of taunts and racial slurs, especially .... have been installed in many schools, such measures being preferred to gun control laws .... (4968 20 )
Attitudinal Change in Social Psychology
.... fatuousness of the NRA's position on gun control, based on .... goes into the experience of being bombarded by .... one case, notably the command-and-control policy of .... (4876 20 )
Crime
.... that stirs as much controversy as gun control and abortion. .... and are a result of there being more private .... of the disputes concern sensitive racial issues with .... (2684 11 )
Electoral Politics in Washington State
.... partial birth abortions and is being watched by .... in part no state agency shall use racial, ethnic, or .... District, where his support for gun control and abortion .... (2585 10 )
The Rodney King Beating
.... driving and that he was afraid of being sent back .... six times, and shot with a Taser electronic stun ..... .... terrible but unique instance of police out of control. .... (2123 8 )
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