Gun Violence: We need to have stricter gun laws by ANDREW DUONG

Gun Violence in America

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 12:35:18 UTC

The U.S. has the 28th-highest rate of deaths from gun violence in the world with 4.31 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.

Case 1: Gun Deaths in America

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 12:35:18 UTC

In 2021, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S., according to the CDC. The 48,830 total gun deaths in 2021 represent a 23% increase since 2019.

Case 2: Gun Violence in Texas

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:27:24 UTC

Texas is one of the leading states in firearm sales because many Texans and their elected leaders are protective of their constitutional right of owning guns. Although mass shootings repeatedly happen in Texas, lawmakers continue to make it easier to have access and own a gun.

Brady

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:30:33 UTC

United Against Gun Violence is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control and against gun violence

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:31:03 UTC

The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, its sister organization, were two parts of a national, non-profit gun control advocacy organization opposed to gun violence. Since 1974, it supported reduction in American gun violence via education and legislation.

Giffords

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:31:09 UTC

Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords is an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence.

Obstacles for Change

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:48:41 UTC

Political Opposition from groups like National Rifle Association (NRA), Second Amendment, Legal Challenges, Effective Communication

Self Defense

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:51:53 UTC

Many people argue over if guns are effective as self defense, as many people have used firearms to attack others.

Private Ownership

duongand000 — 2024-04-22 13:52:19 UTC

There are many arguments such as if private ownership of firearms pose a threat to society, if the U.S constitution protects private ownership of guns in the 2nd Amendment, if guns are effective as self defense, and what can reduce gun violence.

Help Control Gun Laws

duongand000 — 2024-04-24 03:52:53 UTC

Educate ourselves, advocate for change, support research on gun violence, promote mental health awareness, stay informed