Gun Control by JOHANA AMAYA ORTIZ

Gun Laws in Texas

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-22 21:21:25 UTC

New gun laws have been pass last year in Texas.

-No state license is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun.

-There are restrictions on possession by a person: convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor involving the person's family or household.

Students share their views on gun control

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-22 22:57:23 UTC

Following the death of 17 people at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,Florida in 2018,thousands of students protested by walking out of school,and in Washington,DC, "March for our lives" brought together nearly 500,000 people.

Texas gun laws

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-22 23:04:05 UTC

Despite the decline in gun ownership in Texas.The nation leads in weapon sales.With politicians consistent facilitation of gun access,tragedies and shootings show the states struggle for gun control.

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-22 23:14:38 UTC

The newsela poll shows 77% of students support stricter gun control laws in U.S,68% agree to allow assault weapons to be purchased at 21,and many support this ,even in rural areas.After the Florida shooting a new debate emerged. Should teachers bear guns? Students strongly disagree with permitting teachers to carry concealed weapons ,with 55% rejecting or strongly disagreeing with the idea.

Students at CPAC

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-23 13:54:34 UTC

Students who survived Florida High School tragedy and advocated for gun rights at CPAC express they feel excluded,while pro-second amendments students join the National Rifle Association who support the second amendments rights.

Las Vegas Massacre

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-23 21:32:40 UTC

After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting,Don Kusler calls for stricter gun control measures due to the easy accessibility of deadly weapons and the profit making of the super political industry.While Stephen P.Halbrook argues that gun limitations impact the fundamentals right to possess firearms,and imposing additional restrictions on law-abiding gun owners would not prevent mass killings.

Organizations

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-23 21:45:33 UTC

These organizations help prevent gun violence and promote safety for students and citizens of the U.S.You can donate to support the ones that are fighting to end gun violence.Sign a petition to expand background checks.Follow them on social media.

amayajoh001 — 2024-04-23 22:01:56 UTC

Texas has the greatest rate of gun deaths and I think that there should be stronger gun laws and more restrictions on the right to bear arms.