In America (Hawthorne, NY: Aldine de Gruyter, 1991), p. 203. 6 Gary Kleck, "Lifesaving Benefits to Use of Weapons for Self-Defense," Houston Chronicle, May 31,1992, p. 1E. 7 David B. Kopel, The Samurai, the Mountie and the Cowboy (Buffalo, NY: Prometheus, 1992); and Kleck, Point Blank, pp. 188-91. 0 Kleck, Point Blank, p. 44; U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics,

Since the days of the pioneers of the United States, firearms have been part of the American tradition as protection and a means of hunting or sport. As we near the end of the 20th century the use of guns has changed significantly. Because of fast and steady increase in crime and the fight for the right to own a handgun, the introduction of legislation for gun control, to try to reduce the crime in the United States, has been a hotly debated issue in recent years. Although many people feel that gun control violates the right of the people, given in the second amendment "the right to bear arms", controlling distribution and sales and the registration of guns and gun owners is necessary because of the homicide rate involving guns and the violence by criminals using guns. Many people feel that gun control violates the right of the people given in the second amendment the right "to bear arms". Opponents of gun control, including the National Rifle Association, better known as the NRA, argue that the "right To bear arms" is guaranteed in the second amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America and licensing restrictions penalize law-abiding citizens while in no way preventing criminal use of handguns. It is also argued that by making it difficult for guns to be bought and registered for the American public there is a threat to the personal safety of American families everywhere. However controlling the sale and distribution of firearms is necessary because of the homicide rate involving guns. In 1988 there were 9000 handgun-related murders in America. Metropolitan

how. Teens need to realize that if they use conflict to solve problems more than half the time someone loses. If they could learn to use their frustrations in a more constructive way more than half the time both sides can win. Here to tell you about some of the reasons teenagers resort to violence is Louise. REASONS FOR TEENAGE VIOLENCE Teenage violence is an increasing

using to make it safe to learn again. It is now up to the parents to help ensure that the schools remain safe by supporting them and becoming more involved with school functions and meetings. Only by working together can parents and schools achieve a safe environment for the children. We thank for your undivided attention and hope that you see the growing concern in this matter as we have seen it.

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