Gun Control Laws and Gun Violence

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Bilgel, F. (2018). State Gun Control Laws, Gun Prevalence and the Supply of Homicide Organ Donors. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3111071

The author of the article focuses on how different states within the United States of America control the number of guns. Different states have diverse strategies used to control and regulate the usage of guns by its people. Some states however, do not have tough rules to control the ownership and usage of guns by the civilians. The media plays a crucial role in shaping how the states make the laws that regulate the usage of guns. The material points out the role of media in influencing the use of guns in various states. The media examines each states with its strategies to control gun usage as well as the incidences that amount to inappropriate uses of guns and gun violence.

Binder, R. (2015). Gun Violence Restraining Orders: One Tool to Prevent Gun Violence. Psychiatric News, 50(21), 1-1. doi:10.1176/appi.pn.2015.11a18

The methods used to control gun violence form basic content of most media houses. The material concentrates on the relationship between the roles of the media in the society and the formulation of the orders used to control gun violence. The author bases his arguments on the changes in the number of cases of gun violence that have been experienced in the US. According to the article, the case seem to be on the rise and the orders put in place by the government are meant to contain the increasing incidents of gun violence. The author notes that the media has also mentioned the gun violence restraining orders as a major strategy to reduce gun violence.

Braga, A. A., & Hureau, D. M. (2015). Strong gun laws are not enough: The need for improved enforcement of secondhand gun transfer laws in Massachusetts. Preventive Medicine, 79, 37-42. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.05.018

The authors talk about the mixed opinions particularly from the media houses concerning the most appropriate methods that ought to be used in the control of gun violence. According to the material, formulation of laws that restrict ownership and applications of guns is not sufficient to reduce incidences violence involving guns. Despite the diverse opinions from the various media houses, the manuscript is strongly opposed to the reliance on strong gun rules as a way of controlling gun usage in the United States of America. The authors subscribes to the reports and suggestions from different media reports that the strategies to control gun violence must go beyond formation of the tough rules. The article recommends different methods that need to be adopted to reduce cases of gun violence.

Carl, J. D. (2011). Think social problems. Boston: Pearson.

The article recognizes the impact of media on the perception of people concerning the world around them. Most people make their conclusions about certain things depending on what has been covered through the media. The media skews the people’s understanding about certain issues affecting the society. One of the key areas where the media affects the perception of people about certain issues is the notions of people about gun violence and control laws. The article states that media has played a great role in influencing the viewpoints of people concerning the problem of gun violence in the United States of America. The effects of the media are centered on how it covers the stories about mass shootings within the US and other parts of the world.

Cook, P. J., & Ludwig, J. (2002). Gun Violence and Life in America. Gun ViolenceThe Real Costs, 2-13. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195153842.003.0001

In the Unites States of America, the history of gun violence is traced back to several years ago. The material points out that the incidents of gun violence are part of life of the people of America. There are many situations in which people use their guns for wrong purposes. Most media reports classify the violence involving indecorous uses of guns as a serious problem in the US. According to the news from different sources, gun violence is a serious cause of deaths in America because many people have lost their lives after being shot by reckless users of guns. The description of gun violence as a serious problem facing the citizens of the US has prompted the relevant bodies to respond through laying down various techniques to reduce the cases of gun violence. According to the article, formation of serious laws is part of the initiatives to control usage of guns.

Ellerbrock, D. (2010). Gun Violence and Control in Germany 1880–1911: Scandalizing Gun Violence and Changing Perceptions as Preconditions for Firearm Control. Control of Violence, 185-212. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-0383-9_8

The media has a key role in determining people’s perceptions about gun violence and laws that aim at minimizing violence involving fire arms. The article compares how the issue is handled in different countries like German and the US. Such countries portray gun violence as a serious offense and it should the last thing that a person should involve themselves. Scandalizing gun violence changes people’s perceptions about the violence and the strategy is used to control usage of guns in a responsible manner.

Ferguson, C. J. (2013). Violent video games and the Supreme Court: Lessons for the scientific community in the wake of Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association. American Psychologist, 68(2), 57-74. doi:10.1037/a0030597

The article centers on the recent reports about the relationship between violent video games and improper usage of guns as well as the ruling of the highest court in the country. The media has established a strong connection between playing violent games especially in the electronic sports category and behaving violently. The violent behavior are prevalent among the teenagers and the youths. The media also relies on the psychological reports that have indicated an increase in violence among teenagers or adult viewers and players of violent electronic games. The reports have influenced the methods of controlling cases of violence within the population. The article identifies gun violence as a common case among the teenagers and youths.

Gabor, T. (2016). America’s Gun Violence Problem. Confronting Gun Violence in America, 3-19. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-33723-4_1

Jacobs notes that the violence involving guns is related to substantial mortality and morbidity with surrounding discussions shaped and framed by the media. The number of people that have died as a result of guns fluctuates across years but it remains high according to the reported cases. After the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in which more than 20 students were killed, more than 32,000 people have lost their lives. The number of people who have experienced serious gun injuries is also high. The reports that are used to come up with the mortality figures as a result of gun violence are acquired from the media reports. The article also points out that guns are the most common means of suicide as it is described by several media houses.

Gabor, T. (2016). A National Strategy for Preventing Gun Violence. Confronting Gun Violence in America, 275-352. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-33723-4_16

Gabor explains that within the recent years, the United States has experienced a large number of shootings that have been adequately covered by the media. According to the media reports, 2012 was the worst year in the recent history of the US regarding the number of lives lost as a result of gun violence. The media reported a total of more than fifteen mass shootings during that particular year. The article tends to recognize the role of the media by mentioning how the media covered all the shootings in all the sixteen incidences. The national coverage of the incidents was determined by the media activities and the magnitude of the shootings was also determined by the media coverage.

Gabor, T. (2016). Gun Ownership in the USA. Confronting Gun Violence in America, 21-36. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-33723-4_2

The article focuses on the laws concerning the ownership of guns in the US. The second amendment of the Constitution of the United States offers the law-abiding citizens the right to legally own guns. The author acknowledges the debates around the laws of owning firearms in America. Some people especially the conservatives are of the opinion that guns should have limited restrictions while the liberals prefer more restrictions concerning the ownership. The media is always at the center of the debates and it plays a critical role in shaping the opinions of the people about ownership of firearms.

Jacobs, J. B. (2004). Dissecting the Gun Problem. Can Gun Control Work?, 2-18. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195176582.003.0001

According to the material, the media has shaped the gun problem in the US. The improper uses of guns have been depicted as a serious challenge in the US. However, the American media relatively one-sided and severely limited in relation to its coverage of gun control discussions. The recent trends indicates that the media discuses about opinions on the usage of guns when mass shootings have taken place. The article concludes that the media has not played its role in influencing the debates that should lead to formulation of policies for gun control.

Johnson, D., & Gray, J. (2013). Introduction. A Companion to Media Authorship, 1-19. doi:10.1002/9781118505526.ch1

The authors focus on the point that the media has great influence on what takes place within the society. The media also shapes the major discussions that people engage in within the community. The media choses what to write about certain issues for example the cases of gun violence. When the media pays more attention on the matter, people view the matter as a serious.

Kuehn, B. M. (2013). IOM Details an Ambitious Agenda for US Gun Violence Research. JAMA, 310(1), 21. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.8108

The author pays attention on the factors that affect the plans to control usage of guns in the US. The media is identified as one of the major factors that influence the agenda for control of gun violence in America. The general public relies on the media to shape their standpoints about what happens in the society.

Lott, J. R. (2010). More Guns, Less Crime. doi:10.7208/chicago/9780226493671.001.0001

Some media reports give contradicting information about the seriousness of the issue of gun violence within the American society. Despite the reports that gun violence is on the rise in the US, some reports suggest that if the guns are restricted through laws and regulations. The author revolves around a point that responsibility among the gun owners is the most fundamental aspect to minimize gun violence.

McCarthy, M. (2013). Reviving research into US gun violence. BMJ, 346(feb14 2), f980-f980. doi:10.1136/bmj.f980

The article bases on the most recent studies that indicate a rice in the cases of gun violence. The cases might increase if research is not directed towards identifying facets that cause the increase in the incidences. The media has also revealed that more research is necessary and it has pointed out the issuance of guns to careless people as a chief cause of the cases.

McGuire, M. D. (2007). Gun Control Laws. Courts, Law, and Justice, 117-132. doi:10.4135/9781412994125.n9

The material is majorly focused on the role of laws meant to control laws. The laws were established to control how guns are issued and used in the US. The media has reported success through the formulation of laws to contain usage of guns. The laws identify people eligible for ownership of firearms. Most of the laws were formed basing on the various reports by the media about what should be done to ensure guns are used responsibly.

Neto, G. B., & Oliveira, C. A. (2012). Deterrence Effects of Gun Laws in Games with Asymmetric Skills and Information. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.2017171

There is a connection between electronic sports and gun violence. Engaging in violet computer games increases risks of misusing guns for gun owners. The violent games have also affected the formation of laws to regulate uses of guns. The games are also affected by the laws formulated to control violence involving guns as a way of reducing cases that results in loss of lives because of improper uses.

Ramage, J. D., Bean, J. C., & Johnson, J. (2016). Writing arguments: A rhetoric with readings.

The authors talk about the effects of arguments through the media on formation of important policies in a country. Gun violence is a critical matter particularly in America and the media gives attention to it through spearheading relevant discussions that helps to determine what the policy makers decide. The arguments are also determining factors for what the general public believes.

Seate, A. A., Cohen, E. L., Fujioka, Y., & Hoffner, C. (2012). Exploring Gun Ownership as a Social Identity to Understanding the Perceived Media Influence of the Virginia Tech News Coverage on Attitudes toward Gun Control Policy. Communication Research Reports, 29(2), 130-139. doi:10.1080/08824096.2012.667773

The article indicates that the media has molded the gun challenge in the America. The indecorous usages of firearms have been portrayed as a stern problem in the United States. Nevertheless, the US media is comparatively biased and sternly inadequate regarding its reporting of gun control discussions. The latest tendencies indicates that the media discuses about opinions on the usage of guns when mass shootings have occurred. The authors summarize that the American media has not played its role in influencing the debates that should lead to formulation of policies for gun control.

Shuffelton, A. (2015). Theorizing Gun Violence in Schools: Philosophy, Not Silver Bullets. Educational Theory, 65(4), 363-369. doi:10.1111/edth.12121

The article suggests that gun violence is prevalent in schools. Majority of the people that have been killed or injured by gun attacks are students. The author also resonates with the notion that the media does not give a balance coverage concerning attacks in schools. Some incidents are reported widely while others are not given much attention. In addition, the article also suggests that the matter need to be given necessary attention particularly in high schools to make the learners realize the significance of the matter in the US society.

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