Gun Control Article Analysis

I have chosen six articles that I feel are the most intelligently written on gun control. The first of these is the article "Assault Weapons." The article, shows through statistics, that assault weapons are only responsible for 1% of violent crime. It points out though, that these particular weapons have had the most legislation passed upon them. These sorts of statistics are very affective, in convincing the reader of the authors point. The next article I chose was titled "Full Auto Weapons." It shows that machine guns are only responsible for a minute amount of crime. Furthermore these guns have become the most expensive and hard to obtain’ firearms in the world. The author’s use of printed gun laws and reliable statistics really show how ridiculous gun legislation against fully automatic weapons is. 

An interesting article put out by the N.R.A. suggests that gun control is targeting the wrong market. The title of this article is "Gun Control Will Only Work When Criminals Start Obeying the Law." It shows that almost all gun related crimes, are committed with illegally purchased firearms. This proves that gun control on legally owned firearms has very little effect on crime. The article was successful in making me believe that gun control is only affecting responsible citizens. It proves the point with statistics from various police departments. 

Another article that I felt had good information was "We Must Be Able to Defend Ourselves." It brings up the fact that without guns, the population is unable to protect itself from its own government. The author points out that the second amendment of the Constitution was created, so that a government could not obtain full control over its citizens. The effectiveness of this article is based on powerful quotes from Thomas Jefferson and George Washington that shun gun control. Since people believe anything our four fathers say, the article was very effective. 

An article that I feel is important is "Lawful and Responsible Gun Owners." It says that most gun owners are in fact responsible citizens. Unfortunately most non-gun owners have a false belief that most gun owners are crazy militia men, or violent criminals. This is a lie that threatens gun ownership in the future. The author uses common sense to make people aware that most gun owners’ are normal people. 

The last article "Whose Responsible for Gun Control," brings up a point of view that I had not previously looked at. The author claims that gun owners are to blame for gun control. He states that if all gun owners stood up for their rights, then gun control would never have reached the crazed pinnacle it is now at. This article is effective because it instigates rage and emotion from the reader. The author does a good job of making you believe that you have to stand up against the government to preserve your rights. 

So what do you think should they take away our guns? Do this whole gun control thing? What if we need it? Protection? Tell them how you feel.

                                                                        The Obvious escapes many; will you let it escape you?

                                                                                                                          Capt. Obvious