“A gun is a tool. There is no emotion or feeling. He cannot make decisions or act. He doesn't know hatred. He does not discriminate, does not take sides or judge others. It is morally neutral. It is neither better nor worse than any other tool. A firearm has no action without its user. Remember this” -Anonymous. As our world seems to become more and more violent and mass shootings seem commonplace, many government leaders are pushing for certain gun laws that would prohibit the public from owning firearms of any kind. whatever. This is false, because as American citizens we have the right to bear arms. Despite a recent increase in gun violence in the United States, government leaders should not create laws that would restrict the use of firearms, whether it concerns magazine capacity, concealed carry, or the eradication of firearms. assault on the public. Gun violence is studied to determine its extent. causes and how to reduce it within society. In numerous studies, gun owners have been shown to repeatedly use their guns for self-defense (“Study Methodologies” 2). When citizens were given the right to carry concealed items, crime decreased, especially violent crime (“Study Methodologies” 3). This has been proven in Florida, where the concealed carry law has been in effect since 1987. However, there will always be some form of danger when firearms are present. One theory is that often a person killed in a homicide owns a gun, providing evidence that the presence of guns causes crime (“Study Methodologies” 2). Studies indicate that even if criminals did not have access to firearms, they would not hesitate to use other legal weapons to commit acts of violence. Mad people don't understand reality the way normal people do. This problem...... middle of paper ...... as American citizens, we have the right to bear arms. We need to be allowed unlimited gun ownership, and if we don't get it, we need to fight for it. Our country was founded on freedom, and one of those freedoms was the right to bear arms. If we lose this right, it will mean a loss of our basic human rights and dignity. It is believed that by eliminating guns the violence will stop, but criminals will still be able to obtain guns whether there is a law or not. We must have armed, honest and courageous American citizens in our society to protect innocent people from gun attacks. Recently, in Illinois, the right to carry a concealed handgun was granted to citizens, demonstrating that the right decisions are being made in government, leading to a better, safer future for all Americans..