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TOPIC: Gun Control Debate

Paper Assignments : 

A) Paper has to be 3 pages long ,

B) It has to be double space and one-inch margins on all sides ,

C) It has to be typed in Times New Roman Font (12) ,

D) Written in MLA format and it must contain a separate Works Cited page., Needs to have at least 4 citations from 4 different reputable sources within your paper. 

E) No Wikipedia is allowed. 

F) You must provide statistical and/or specific current or historical events or facts to augment your thesis. 

 

In the first paragraph, you must include the one you choose if you are for or against it

The arguments of both must be included, but focus and stating facts more on the side you choose

IMPORTANT: MLA format

Comprehensive Sample Outline (For Gun Control)

(Position: For Gun Control)

I. Introduction (State your stance clearly)

Gun control is essential for reducing gun violence in the United States. While the Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, this right must be balanced with the safety of society. This paper argues in favor of stricter gun control laws, citing public safety concerns, mass shooting data, and international comparisons.

II. Arguments for Gun Control

• High rates of gun deaths:
  The U.S. has one of the highest firearm homicide rates among developed nations (CDC, 2022).

• Mass shootings and access to weapons:
  Easy access to semi-automatic weapons has led to tragic events such as Uvalde (2022) and Las Vegas (2017) (Giffords Law Center).

• Support for background checks:
  Over 90% of Americans support universal background checks (Pew Research, 2021).

• International success stories:
  Australia’s gun buyback program in 1996 dramatically reduced mass shootings (Chapman et al., 2006).

III. Arguments Against Gun Control

• Second Amendment rights:
  Opponents argue that gun ownership is a constitutional right meant to protect against tyranny.

• Self-defense concerns:
  Guns are seen as necessary for self-protection, especially in high-crime areas.

• Enforcement issues:
  Critics believe criminals will obtain guns illegally regardless of regulations.

IV. Rebuttal & Emphasis on Safety

• Gun control does not eliminate guns—it regulates access responsibly.

• Background checks and red flag laws do not violate the Constitution; they protect lives.

• Data shows a correlation between stricter laws and reduced deaths.

V. Conclusion

Gun control is not about disarmament, but about responsibility. With hundreds of mass shootings annually and strong public support for reforms, it is crucial for lawmakers to enact and enforce gun control legislation.

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Works Cited (MLA Format)

(Make sure to double-space and use hanging indent in your document)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Firearm Mortality by State. CDC, 2022, www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/firearm_mortality/firearm.htm.

• “U.S. Public Views on Gun Policy.” Pew Research Center, 2021, www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/20/americas-complex-relationship-with-guns.

• Chapman, Simon, et al. “Australia’s 1996 Gun Law Reforms: Faster Falls in Firearm Deaths, Firearm Suicides, and a Decade without Mass Shootings.” Injury Prevention, vol. 12, no. 6, 2006, pp. 365–372.