Introduction When it comes to controversial topics in today's society, there are so many that it can be difficult to be a shooter honest. However, among all of these countries, the gun control debate has been prevalent for so long that it is a topic that many people can easily set their sights on. This is an issue that everyone should have an opinion on, as it is extremely important, potentially threatening, and all too present in modern society. Many find the mere concept of gun control invasive of their constitutional rights, while others view the lack of gun control as incredibly dangerous and completely fanciful. Protecting oneself and one's rights may or may not be more important than potentially hundreds of lives lost due to relatively unrestricted gun ownership. The simple question would bring many people into an upsetting debate, and for good reason. Cries of constitutional neglect and humanist lethargy would likely be heard for miles. This debate would be quite relevant, however, as there are many valid points on both sides and it is a subject that needs to be thought through very carefully to avoid potential catastrophe. Recent events resulting in the deaths of many American citizens are enough to dictate the need for stricter gun control, even though such action may actually be meaningless and undermine the fundamental rights established by the Founders of the country themselves, which means that some gun control values ​​can help, but ultimately it is a futile attempt. History of gun control in America According to the Washington Post, the roots of the The formation of gun control dates back to the 1930s, the "Tommy Gun era", an era led by gangsters such as the infamous Al Capone and those like Bonnie and Clyde and John Dillinger (History of Gun-control Legislati. ..... middle of paper ......ecords Administration. National Archives and RecordsAdministration, nd Web. May 6, 2014. "The Prohibition Fiasco.": The Freeman: Foundation for Economic Education. May 7, 2014. “Gun Control Legislation and Policy: Australia.” Gun Control Legislation and Policy: Australia. Np, nd Web. May 7, 2014. Hartfield, Elisabeth. “In the gun control debate, the case for stricter background checks and better status reporting.” ABC News. ABC News Network, December 24, 2012. Web. April 21, 2014. “History of Gun Control Legislation.” Washington Post. The Washington Post, December 22, 2012. Web. 07Apr. 2014. Kates, Don B. and Gary Mauser. WILL BANING GUNS REDUCE MURDERS AND SUICIDE? www.law.harvard.edu. Np, and Web. May 7, 2014. “WEAPONS USED IN MASS SHOOTING.” » WEAPONS USED IN MASS SHOOTINGS. Www.cga.ct.gov, nd Web. April 21. 2014.