Gun Control
danger caused by children
Strategies to reduce gun violence
Effects of gun control --> for public good(positive)
reasonable and measurable goals
combination of multiple strategies
Reduced homicide rate
Reduced risk of violence crimes
cooperate with appropriate & effective programs and communities
Reduce accidental injuries
counterargument: Kids do not have the physical ability to pull the trigger
counterargument: how to ensure the effectiveness of the programs
children's understanding about "guns" and "shootings" might be different from adults
reports showing kids aging from 3 to 4 had pulled a trigger before
Effects of gun prevalence (negative)
positive gun assault and rape rate
positive homicide rate
increased rate of violent crime
Counterargument:
Counterargument: people could use guns to defend themselves(proper usage)