Owning a gun in America has become a primary need, with people going as far as collecting guns like antiques. This trend can be attributed to two things, the level of crimes in the communities mainly African American’s, and a status of being “cool”. It’s astounding to know that America has the highest number of guns per capita than any other country in the world. The other disturbing fact is that young adults in their twenties are the most affected victims of gun violence. Any country banks on their youth for continuity, innovation and heirs of the current generation.

With this trend of young people dying violently and the continued exposure which incubates violence, there is an urgent need to intervene. The lobbyists who are powerful and well-funded have been successfully lobbying against gun control laws. It’s absurd, selfish and insensitive for anyone sane not to see what the guns have been doing and continuing to do in our societies.

They argue that people kill not guns. At some point it’s true, but the in some states buying a gun is easy as buying milk in a retail shop. Strict background checks should be a must to anyone aspiring purchase a gun. Strict gun control has shown a significant decrease in homicides in many countries with data to support. Most of the argument is that when one has a gun, they are less likely to be victims or robbery or any other crime. Well, this has not been supported by any research data, but the prevalence of gun-related crimes with a huge percentage is enough evidence to call for a revision of the current laws about gun ownership. There are 2 opposite views on private gun ownership should be restricted. But we think that guns should be banned. The government should focus on equipping the police force adequately to protect the citizens and prohibit personal gun ownership unless it’s a special case or necessity.