The Guns Control Act (1968).
The Gun Control Act of 1968 is a federal law of the united states which firearm industry regulation Act which also includes the owners of firearms. It is an act which takes care of the interstate commercialization of firearms which prohibits buying and selling of firearms except for licensed dealers, manufacturers, and importers. The reason for choosing this policy is because it has been at the center of contested debate because of incidences of gun homicides, mass shooting, or its use in theft.
There have been many instances in the united states where gun-tottering individuals have engaged in terrorist activities and killed innocent and unarmed civilians. Also, illegal firearms have been used by drug peddling cartels to enforce their mark in territories resulting in the death of both gang members and innocent civilians. Many American citizens can acquire licensed guns in they meet the criteria set by federal law. However, there have been numerous incidences where domestic disputes have been boiled to use of firearms against spouses, family members or visitors. Also, some students are reported to have carried guns to schools and opened it to fellow student causing massive distress to both students in that school and parents. Therefore, the aspect of gun possession and acquisition is an aspect which requires critical review and evaluation of the security of those who own the guns and unarmed civilians.
Annotated bibliography
Boylan, Michael et al. (2013) "Debate: Gun Control in The United States." Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® 471.12 3934-3936. Web.
This is an article which has considered of providing exposure to the views which were given in a symposium on gun control in the united states. They represent the opposing and supporting views a debate on gun control in The Independent Institute of Oakland. The authors edit the views of contributors to provide a comprehensive detail of how the society perceives the issue of gun control and regulation. The authors attempt to find a common ground regarding the problem of civilians using licensed firearms to maim or kill other civilians. The article offers a glimpse of how the contributors give rational support on the aspect of buying and selling of guns in the united states of America.
Esposito, Luigi, and Laura Finley. (2015) "Beyond Gun Control: Examining Neoliberalism, Pro-Gun Politics and Gun Violence in The United States." Theory in Action 7.2 .74-103. Web.
In this journal, the authors delve into the Gun Control debate with information from the society about guns. They attempt to explain the phenomena of misuse of guns in that there are ideologies which are perpetuated in this society, become dominant, and result in the society developing along those ideas. The concept which is expounded most by the authors is that the society is masculine dominated, however, not all people who fit into that category. These are the people who use the loopholes in the federal law and end up misusing licensed guns. It also takes into consideration to the defenders of the second amendment in that the society has bought the idea of individualism which gives breath to the idea of individual ownership of guns.
Hamilton, David, and Augustine Kposowa. (2015) "Firearms and Violent Death in The United States: Gun Ownership, Gun Control and Mortality Rates In 16 States, 2005-2009". British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 7.2.84-98. Web.
The article points out that the United States stands in a precarious position when compared to other developed nations due to its gun violence incidences. The authors attempt to delineate gun violence in the country in a research to give an estimate of the influence of guns and their ownership prevalence in comparison to the gun law. The article presents an empirical approach on the risks of gun ownership and violent deaths to inform the direction in which policymakers should consider in the gun’s control and regulations debates.
Kocsis, Michael. (2015) Gun Ownership and Gun Culture in The United States of America. Essays in Philosophy 16.2 .154-79. Web.
In this article, the author tries to examine three fundamental arguments which he believes would help to coagulate now polarized dimensions by the gun control debate. He considers the idea of Americans prioritizing property rights, liberalization and the right of protection from the state. The second is the consequences of a contemporary culture in the united states regarding property and liberty. The last one is a connotation of how life would be if Americans were to live in a gun free society. This article deals with the issue of gun control and regulation as more theoretical than practical.
H, V. (2016). Gun Control in the United States. Journal Of Political Sciences & Public Affairs, 4(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2332-0761.1000206
This article bases its premise on the fact that gun ownership in the united states is termed as an emblem of the emancipation of the country from Great Britain. Due to the mass shootings which are witnessed in the united states, the authors propose that there is a need for government involvement in direct regulation and control of the gun ownership. The 2nd amendment is something which the authors feel is loosely packed and quick interpretation would mean that gun control is unconstitutional, making the debates become graver. It explores the public opinion polls regarding understanding the gun control policies.
Aborn, R., & Koury, V. (2013). Stalled Farewell to Arms-Reinvigorating the Gun Control Movement. NYSBA Government, Law And Policy Journal.
This is an article which deals with the aspect of the culture of gun violence in the united states. It takes into consideration of the epidemic of gun violence and its impacts on the citizens. It also explores American gun culture and its consequence to the gun control policies. The authors attempt to examine the loopholes in gun control policies and its impact in New York and other states.
Kleck, G. (2012). Gun Control after Heller and McDonald: What cannot be done and what ought to be done. Fordham Urban Law Journal, 39.
The article bases its premise on the Columbus school shooting and the lessons which the government can draw to formulate policies on gun control. It explores the measures which were undertaken after the incidence which is irrelevant and incapable of preventing future death tolls. The author shows the irony of the actions which were opportunistically undertaken after the shooting. It suggests that soberer and thought policies are needed to control misuse of guns.
La Valle, J. (2013). Gun Control vs. Self-Protection: A Case against the Ideological Divide. Justice Policy Journal, (10). 1.
The premise is based on the incidences of the mass shooting in the united states in 2012. The author explores the situation where proponents axiomatically favor strict gun control policies over the notion of personal protection. The article explores the notion that those policies which are put in place are not designed to protect the citizens against the threat posed by mentally deranged killing sprees. The article then suggests ways to modify the existing gun control policies to prevent future shooting incidences.
O’Brien, K., Lynott, T., & Daly, M. (2013). Racism, Gun Ownership, and Gun Control: Biased Attitudes in US Whites May Influence Policy Decisions. PLoS One, (8).1
The article is based on the premises of racism as one of the critical issues which informs gun control policies. The article examines if the issue of gun control policies is related to gun control policies and the measures of the opposition to gun control in the united states. The authors attempt to correlate the behaviors and preferences which stereotype the fear of blacks and informing of gun control policies.
Pederson, J., Foster, T., & Coates, J. (2015). Gun Ownership and Attitudes toward Gun Control in Older Adults: Re-examining Self Interest Theory. American Journal Of Social Science Research, (1).
The article attempts to explore the attitudes of gun control in informing the factors to oppose or favor gun control policies. The authors argue that self-interest is in the sense of owning gun ownership in the united states. The article uses qualitative and quantitative analysis in the understanding of gun control policies regarding behaviors, age, gender or religious inclinations. The article relies on the General Society Survey of 2012 in coming up with conclusions of the factors which inform the decisions of favoring or opposing gun control policies.
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