How to Support Gun Control

An American citizen's right to own guns is upheld by the Second Amendment to the Constitution. However, many people feel that the amendment is outdated, and that gun control is of utmost importance in an increasingly violent society. Follow the steps below for ideas on how to support gun control.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Books on gun control

Show Your Support

1. Educate yourself on gun politics. Make sure that you know the history and statistics of gun use in America so that you can effectively support your position against an opponent. Read books, newspaper and magazine articles and online websites for more information.

2. Join gun-control organizations. Lend your patronage to organizations and foundations that are working to uphold gun control laws. You can help by volunteering or donating money.

3. Write to your representatives in Congress. Urge them to do all that they can to use their significant influence to pass anti-gun legislation. Let them know that your vote depends on their actions.

4. Spread the word about the importance of gun control. Educate your fellow family members, friends, neighbors and other people in the community. Make sure to cite current statistics and other facts to support your stance, and get others to lend their support as well.

5. Vote. This is the single most effective thing you can do to support gun control. Vote for politicians that have a history of supporting gun control or who vow to implement stronger gun control policies. Keep track of new propositions during key voting seasons, and make your voice heard.

Resources

• Click here for information about gun control.

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on 7/27/2009 Gun Control - Should ONLY be used against CRIMINALS, not a law abiding citizen of the USA. [Think about it: In the SECONDS it takes a crime to happen, the Police are only MINUTES away ... ]