Banning Handguns
Current Research for the MLA LD & PF Debate Topic…
TOPIC: Banning Handguns
Resolved: In the U.S., handguns ought to be banned (except for law enforcement).
Background:
Carrying a concealed handgun in public is permitted in all 50 states as of 2013 when Illinois became the last state to enact concealed carry legislation. Some states require gun owners to obtain permits while others have \”unrestricted carry\” and do not require permits.
[PRO] Opponents of handguns argue… that increased gun ownership leads to more gun crime and unintended gun injuries. They contend that concealed handguns increase the chances of arguments becoming lethal and that society would be safer with fewer guns on the street, not more.
[CON] Proponents of handguns say… that criminals are less likely to attack someone they believe to be armed. They cite the 2nd Amendment\’s \”right of the people to keep and bear arms,\” and argue that most adults who legally carry a concealed gun are law-abiding and do not misuse their firearms.
[-] Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? (Pro-Con.org, Last Updated: October 5, 2017)
Whiteboard Photos (& Research Packets):
[-] Evidence (Ban Handguns) – PRO Handguns Increase Crime (MLA, June 2018).jpg
[-] Outline (Ban Handguns) – Answering Questions (MLA, August 2018).jpg
[-] Argument (Ban Handguns) – PRO Handguns Increase Crime (MLA, June 2018).jpg
[-] Argument (Ban Handguns) – PRO Increasing Safety (MLA, June 2018).jpg
[-] Argument (Ban Handguns) – CON Reducing Safety (MLA, June 2018).jpg
[-] Argument (Ban Handguns) – CON Violating Constitution (MLA, August 2018).jpg
[-] Argument (Ban Handguns) – PRO Prevent Accidents w/CON Rebuttals (MLA, July 2016).jpg
[-] Rebuttals (Ban Handguns) – CON Rebuttals vs PRO (MLA, June 2018).jpg
[-] Outlines (Ban Handguns) – Rejoinder & Voting Issue (MLA, July 2018).jpg
[-] Rebuttal (Banning Handguns) – Rebuttal vs 2nd Amendment (MLA, August 2018).jpg
[-] LD Outline for Case (Ban Handguns) – AFF Reducing Violence (MLA, June 2018).pdf
[Required] Research Media & Videos:
[-] Animated – How a firearm works (Skallagrim Video, September 13, 2013 – 2 min)
[-] [Humor] Guns Explained With Cats – Excellent! (Alex Clark Video, March 7, 2018 – 4 min)
[-] Most Americans Want More Gun Control. Why Doesn’t It Happen? (NYT, Feb 27, 2018 – 4 min)
[-] [Humor] Gun Safety from NGA (Family Guy, May 22, 2009 – 1 min)
[-] Regular people try to use handguns in self-defense (Washington Post, July 28, 2015 – 4 min)
[Required] Research Articles:
[-] Gun-Related Deaths in America Keep Going Up (TIME Magazine, November 6, 2017)
[-] Shots Fired: Gun Violence in America (ABC News, June 25, 2016)
NOTE: Please watch the video (1 min).
[-] Five myths about gun violence (Washington Post, October 6, 2017)
NOTE: Please watch the video (3 min).
[Optional] Pro-Con Articles:
[-] Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted? (Pro-Con.org, Last Updated: October 5, 2017)
[-] Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? (Pro-Con.org, LU: Oct. 5, 2017)
[-] 10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Gun Control (Vittana.org, Last Updated: October 2017)
[-] Should civilian possession of handguns be banned? (Balanced-Politics.org, LU: January 2012)
[Optional] Research Articles/Videos:
[-] What Should We Do About Guns? (Dr. Nicholas Johnson, Prof. of Law, Fordham Univ., Prager Univ. Video, Nov. 7, 2016)
[-] \”Monster In The Closet\” *WARNING* (States United to Prevent Gun Violence, July 14, 2014)
NOTE: *Warning: This is a sad and potentially disturbing video.
Contact Information (Coach Bill):
Bill Eddy,
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714.655.8135 (I prefer text)
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T: Children Find Unlocked Handguns (ex. 1.5 million children)
S: According to… \”Moster in the Closet\” Video, July 14, 2014
F: It states… 1.5 million children live in a home with an unlocked and loaded firearm.
C: This means… millions of children will be safer, when handguns are no longer available for children to find.
AFF-01: Reducing Violence
S: Banning handguns will… reduce violence
E: Because… handguns increase murders and assaults as well as increasing the risk that innocent people will get shot.
E: For Example…
- First… Handguns Increase Violence (Increased Murder-2%/Assualt-9%)
S: According to…The National Bureau of Economic Research, cited by Procon.org, Last Updated: June 7, 2018
https://concealedguns.procon.org/
Q: It says… Permitting concealed handguns increases crime. States that passed \”shall-issue\” laws between 1977 and 2010 had a 2% or more increase in the murder rate, and at least 9% increases in rates of rape, aggravated assault, robbery, auto theft, burglary, and larceny, according to an Aug. 2012 paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. [66]
F: What the author is telling us… In the states allowing concealed handguns, there is a significant increase in violent crimes; particularly murder and aggravated assault.
C: This means… By not banning handguns, JUSTICE will be denied to tens of millions of people who will otherwise suffer from this increase in violence.
- Also… 450% Risk of Being Shot
S: According to…The American Journal of Public Health, cited by Procon.org, Last Updated: June 7, 2018
https://concealedguns.procon.org/
Q: It states… Carrying a concealed handgun increases the chances of a confrontation escalating and turning lethal. A Nov. 2009 peer-reviewed study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that someone carrying a gun for self-defense was 4.5 times more likely to be shot during an assault than an assault victim without a gun. [11]
F: What the author is telling us… concealed handguns increase the risk of confrontations turning deadly; we are 450% more likely to be shot when carrying a gun for self-defense.
C: This means… by banning handguns, we ensure JUSTICE to the millions of people who would otherwise be shot and potentially killed when bringing a handgun into a violent situation.
I: The impacts are considerable… imagine a society with fewer guns whereby tens of millions of citizens are measurably safer from murder, rape, assault and robberies.
T: Therefore… banning handguns will reduce violence!