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A brief talk on Gun Violation in the USA

Gun Violation in the USA is a very big issue, but in the last few years, the problem is getting bigger. According to the Gun Control Act, it is illegal for a person to buy or sell guns if they are under a certain age but gun selling by dealers makes it easy for people to buy guns. According to the most current statistics given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more Americans died in 2021 as a result of gun-related injuries than in any other year. Among them were record numbers of gun-related suicides and murders. Despite the growth in these kinds of fatalities, the rate of gun deaths which accounts for the nation’s growing population remained lower than it was in prior decades. To prevent crime, safeguard those who are vulnerable, and advance general community safety, it is essential to address firearms violations. Communities should fight to make their surroundings more secure, safe, and supportive of the welfare of their citizens by addressing the problem of firearms crimes. I will try to show in this paper, different kinds of research sources, that show the importance of this problem and how we can help the communities to fight against it in various ways. According to John Gramlich, “In 2021, the most recent year for which complete data is available, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S., according to the CDC” (1). The illustration above shows how urgent it is to solve the various issues related to gun violence, such as unlawful ownership, insufficient regulation, and the harm it does to the general public’s health. To promote informed discussions about public safety, laws, and community well-being, these statistics must be analyzed and discussed openly. It shows how crucial it is to put in place practical steps to lower the number of gun-related injuries and fatalities, making the community a safer and more secure place for everyone to live. “In 2021, 54% of all gun-related deaths in the U.S. were suicides (26,328), while 43% were murders (20,958), according to the CDC” (John 1). It underscores the critical connection between gun safety and mental health and underscores the need for holistic approaches to treating mental illness and ending suicide. In addition, the data shows that 20,958 people, or 43% of firearm-related deaths, were the result of homicides. It shows how complex the problem of violence is and how it affects communities. To address this aspect, variables such as crime prevention, community involvement, and programs aimed at reducing violence in various settings must be considered. To create targeted interventions and policies, policymakers, public health experts, and communities need to understand the breakdown of firearm-related deaths into suicide and homicide categories. It emphasizes the importance of a combined approach to gun violence prevention that considers the safety and mental health implications of gun ownership. “In particular, have climbed sharply during the pandemic, increasing 45% between 2019 and 2021, while the number of gun suicides rose 10% during that span” (John 1). As noted earlier, the significant increase in gun-related deaths both homicides and suicides in 2019 and 2021 underscores the alarming impact of the epidemic. A complex combination of factors, including possible socioeconomic pressures, disruptions in social structures, and other consequences related to the pandemic, may have led to an increase in violent incidents, showing a 45 percent increase in homicides during this period. At the same time, a 10 percent increase in gun-related suicides underscores the mental health problems increased by the epidemic. The increase was likely due to factors related to the public health crisis, such as isolation, economic instability, and general stress. Determining the frequency of mass shootings in the United States over time is difficult because of the same problem that makes it difficult to determine the number of deaths caused by mass shootings. This incident also complicates the matter, “Chance variability in the annual number of mass shooting incidents makes it challenging to discern a clear trend, and trend estimates will be sensitive to outliers and to the time frame chosen for analysis” (Rosanna 1) To explain the quote, when we look at the number of mass shootings that occur each year, there is a lot of randomness or chance involved. Sometimes the number may increase a bit and sometimes it may decrease. My second claim is the surprising geography of gun violations around the USA. Each region has a unique gun violation behavior. The reason for this is because the gun laws are different in each state. “If you grew up in the coal mining region of eastern Pennsylvania your chance of dying of a gunshot is about half that if you grew up in the coalfields of West Virginia, three hundred miles to the southwest. Someone living in the most rural counties of South Carolina is more than three times as likely to be killed by gunshots”. The risk of dying from gun violence depends on where you live. Different regions and communities have different levels of risk, and these differences can be quite significant. These examples highlight how geography and local conditions can affect the likelihood of gun deaths in different places. Divergence in gun violence in different regions of the United States runs deep in history and extends beyond recent policy changes. These differences stem from events that occurred long before the creation of the American party system, the introduction of different types of firearms, and even the formation of the United States as a republic. “The geography of gun violence is shaped by a complex interplay of regional, cultural, and historical factors” (Colin 1). To understand these roots, one must examine how the land was originally settled and who settled it. Insight into the problem emerges when we look at historical patterns of colonization as they have influenced both public and elite views of how gun violence should be addressed. Fundamentally, differences in gun violence are deeply tied to the unique regional, cultural, and historical contexts that have shaped different parts of the country over time. Throughout the essay, we have talked about the statistics of gun violation which has a great effect in the USA. And the amount of crime rate is changing over time. However, the steps that were taken to control the gun and the crimes are also discussed. Especially the violence that occurs in the USA. School shootings, mass shootings, mall shootings, and more are the real issues in the USA steps were often taken to protect the lives of the people but eventually, it was not the case. Beyond just the numbers, gun violence affects people on an individual, family, and community level throughout the United States. In order to effectively handle this complex issue, a thorough strategy that takes into account things like mental health, socioeconomic injustices, and gun availability is needed. Strong laws should be implemented to control gun violence and owning guns. My research for this essay mainly concentrated on the reason for gun violations, statistics, the geography of the location of the crime, and also at the same time I am not against guns but I am against the violence that is caused by guns. I personally feel that gun violations can be stopped by implementing strict laws and regulations to control not just by a complete ban from every state but by controlling who owns the gun and hows their mentality or background which shows that that the person is mentally unstable or they have a criminal record. Strict laws limiting the purchase and possession of firearms are essential for avoiding conflicts, but they are not the only thing we require. It’s essential to set tight guidelines on who may purchase firearms when they can be used, and how to keep them. But having regulations alone is insufficient. People must also be educated on the rationale behind these regulations. In addition to laws, we also require mental health services, community support, and cooperation between the public and law enforcement to work together to reduce gun violence as much as possible, especially for the sake of our children.