In America we shouldn't have gun control because it violates the Second Amendment, others Countries find it unnecessary and sometimes counterproductive, and it is not entirely effective, with some negative effects. A debate over this issue has raged for years here in America, with gun crime rates high and shootings far too common. One side claims we need strict gun control, while the other says we don't. Regardless of which side you're on, I'm here to tell you that I agree with the latter: America doesn't need gun control. First of all, gun control is a clear violation of the Second Amendment. As the Bill of Rights states, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” Law-abiding Americans over the age of 18 have enjoyed the right to own guns for more than 200 years. Is it logical or realistic to take this away from them now? No; this is not the case. Furthermore, gun control is almost too controversial to consider. Any action taken, whether to control guns or not, will result in strong opposition. Although gun control is the most obvious method of reducing gun crime, the fact that we are so divided on the issue means we should try a different method, like controlling gun crime, not guns. fire. Such a reduction in gun violence would be more acceptable to the general population than a violation of the Constitution or a partially favorable government decision on this controversial issue. A second argument against gun control is that it is often unnecessary. Take Canada, for example. Our northern neighbors, like us, have high numbers of gun owners but low rates of gun crime. Another similarity: neither we nor they have too strict gun control. This shows that murder rates do not match...... middle of paper ......ives and records administration. NationalArchives and Records Administration, nd Web. March 16, 2014. Bowman, Jeffrey; Newton, Heather. “Point: Controlling gun violence is more important than controlling guns.” Viewpoints: Gun Control (2013): 2. Viewpoints Reference Center. Internet. March 18, 2014. “Gun Control Overview.” Congressional Digest 92.3 (2013): 3. Viewpoint Reference Center.Web. March 20, 2014. Lee, M.; Stingl, Alexander. “Gun Control: An Overview.” Viewpoints: Gun Control (2013): 1.Viewpoint Reference Center. Internet. March 18, 2014.Parrish, Ann. “Counterpoint: Does Gun Control Destroy Freedom? » Viewpoints: Gun Control (2013): 6. Viewpoints Reference Center. Internet. March 18, 2014. Wilson, Brian. “Point: Unrealistic Gun Control Goals.” Viewpoints: Gun Control (2013): 5. Viewpoints Reference Center. Internet. March 18. 2014.