 Gun which is actuallythe invention of china.

Foe the first time it was invested in china

in 10 century. That was no so advanced as it is in modern time that time it was
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called powder gun. It has been the cause of mass destruction not only in wars but
also in other cases such as firing on joy and in marriages. Unfortunately, far less
attention has been dedicated to the impact of gun violence. Anyone can be affected
by firearm violence but in certain situations gun violence disproportionately
impacts communities of colour, women and other marginalized groups in society.
Sometimes, the mere presence of firearms can make people feel threatened and
fearful for their lives with severe and long-term psychological effects on
individuals and whole communities.
 Gun violence is a multifaceted phenomenon that needs a sustainable solution
for a better life within the society. The United States has the highest number
of gun violence cases in the world among the developed nations. The use of
guns within the community is a matter that continues to draw the attention of
security agencies as the weapons are misused. Mass shootings have claimed
the lives of many within the society, especially in the United States (Beland
and Kim 113). Laws that govern the use of guns within the United States
have failed to combat the levels of gun violence to desirable levels. The
paper aims to study the issue of gun violence, why there are high levels of
gun violence, the effects of gun violence in the United States, and
recommend possible solutions to combat the vice. Understanding the
underlying nature of the issue can help formulate formidable strategies to
control acts of violence regarding guns.
 It is essential to understand the root cause of the high levels of gun violence,
especially in the United States. Statistics indicate that 36% of adults in the
United States own a gun. Equally, many homes in the country can acquire a
firearm for their own protection. The first reason why gun violence has
increased in the United States is the policies in place to control the use of
such weapons. The gun policy allows many homes to acquire a licensed
handgun for security, exposing the society too risks associated with gun
violence. The controversy behind the solution to such a vice lies in the hands
of citizens. Many argue in support of the gun policy, stating that an armed
population is a polite society. An increase in the number of guns on the
public hand doubles the chances of gun violence. Such violence has been
witnessed in schools, streets, churches, and other places on several
occasions. Equally, reducing the number of guns that circulate in the hands
of the public can help control the vice.
 A majority of the American population with guns are men. This is an
indication that gender and culture play a key role in shaping the gun policy
within the United States. There is a need for the country to find an
 explanation as to why men are always perpetrators in cases that involve gun
violence. Such an indication can lead the society to conclude that culture
promotes the tendency of men to use guns violently (Kalesan, Bindu, et al.
216). Women are rarely victims of circumstances in incidences on gun
violence. The link between violence and the male ego should be unearthed
for better solution determination in the society. Perceptions in the society
indicate that psychological therapy can help change the mentality for a better
nation. The American culture thrives in a community that believes that guns
are meant for men, and women should not use them. The notion has since
changed as women have equal rights as men to own a gun for protection.
The issue has increased gun violence, even among couples.
 Drugs and smuggling of products into the United States is a significant
contributor to increased gun violence. For instance, when individuals are
transporting drugs, they kill anybody who comes their way, increasing cases
of gun-related violence. Gun violence, smuggling, and selling of drugs are
all interrelated as the weapons are required to threaten and protect.
Controlling the sale of drugs within the country can help reduce gun
violence to a large extent. Regions that are mostly affected are those located
along the borders, where smuggling is a common vice. The result of such
acts is aggravated gun violence that has claimed many lives of Americans
each year.
 It is essential to highlight the effects of gun violence in the contemporary
society, especially within the US. First, increased gun violence in the United
States has scared foreign students who aspire to study in the country (Butts,
et al. 39). There are numerous individuals from other parts of the world who
have the ambition to study in the US. Such aspirations are thwarted by
increased acts of gun violence in the country. The foreign learners cite
insecurity and gun violence as the deterring reason. Most of the learners end
up joining other institutions in other countries where the guardians feel they
are safer. International students need an assurance from institutions and the
nations that they intend to study in. Gun parents become terrified of their
children getting involved in gun violence, which scares them off. Increased
cases of gun violence thwart efforts to achieve a sustainable strategy in
addressing multicultural education.
 Psychological trauma for many who witness gun violence is a significant
setback associated with the vice. Trauma can affect the functioning of a
person and even lead to mental illness in the eventuality. There is no
criterion correctly set to identify an individual who is likely to use a gun
violently and one who will not. As such, it is difficult to issue firearms on
that basis, which makes it hard to control the increased cases of gun
 violence. If a model that could indicate probability, it would be exceedingly
appropriate in the fight to reduce gun violence in the United States. Trauma
is affecting the development of children in school and their performance in
general. It is stigmatizing to witness shootings in a learning setting,
especially for minors in the institution. Most students in the United States
become scared upon such shootings that end up affecting them mentally in
their life (Stark and Shah 84). As such, gun violence has instilled trauma in
the lives of children who fear the same might happen to them.
 Criminal activities have increased in the recent past in the event of gun
violence. The guns that are let loose to the public are causing havoc among
the public. Homicide cases are over 100 lives in a day, which raises concerns
over the use of guns. Besides the high number of deaths, gun violence leaves
many victims injured and some paralyzed for life. Most of such cases are
controllable if the victim cannot have access to a firearm. Research indicates
that there are over 36000 intentional deaths that result from gun violence per
year within the United States. Equally, gun violence leaves over 100000
unintended injuries to people in the United States each year (Malina, Debra,
et al. 175). The numbers are high, indicating the essence of reducing gun
accessibility to individuals. For instance, it is important to note that many
gun violence cases get worse without being reported. The numbers
mentioned are estimates, and the actual figures might go higher if unreported
cases are counted.
 Gun violence has impacted education negatively by disrupting learning
activities within institutions in the United States. A recent study indicates
that since 2013 and 2018, 405 incidents of gunfire were reported on
institutional grounds. Most of the attacks, roughly 260, were conducted in
elementary, middle, or high school level institutions of learning (Malina, et
al.175). The 260 attacks claimed the lives of 109 people leaving 219 injured.
The remaining cases were mass shootings, assaults, and homicides within
the same period. The events of Sandy Hooks and Parkland are indications
that there might be more shootings in schools to witness. Shootings that
happen in schools compromise the security of both students and staff, which
should be prioritized. When such shootings go down, learning is affected
due to the disruption caused. Gun violence in schools should be prohibited
in a bid to boost education in the multicultural context (Katsiyannis,
Whitford and Ennis 1562).
 Black children in the states experience much of gun violence than white
children. According to research, black children are 14 times more likely to
die by a gun as compared to their white counterparts. Equally, black children
are ten times more vulnerable to firearm injuries than white children. Both
 white and black children can live in the same city and experience gun
violence in different ways. Gun violence is mostly associated with poverty-
stricken populations with little or no basic education (Alcorn 124). Most of
such individuals from such societies are unemployed, which makes them
resolve to use guns as a means of making money. A society that has been
stricken by concentrated disadvantages is more susceptible to gun violence.
Societies that have much of the white population do not face such challenges
as the live modest lives. Children from such homes are protected hence they
do not face gun violence. Exposing growing children to gun violence affects
their learning, which might result in mental conditions.
 Gun violence attracts medical costs that are high for individuals, as the
injuries are unexpected. For instance, in the year 2010, a total of 36000
people visited public hospitals for treatment from gun injuries. The total
approximated cost of dealing with injuries as a result of gun violence rose to
$630 million, much of it, which was paid by taxpayer’s money. Such
resources can be used to better other sectors of the economy within the
States if gun violence can be contained. Also, gun violence makes many
people in the States live in fear due to increased crime and shootings.
 There is a need for governments to establish a sustainable strategy that can
help control the incidences of gun violence in the United States and the
world collectively. The first approach that should help reduce the impact is
gun policy. Governments should implement policies that discourage
ownership of firearms within their territories. For instance, if the cost of a
gun is higher than that of a car, many individuals could not easily possess
one. Such legislation can help reduce ownership among ordinary citizens,
which makes the society safer. The process of acquiring a licensed gun in
the states should be done rigorously to help issue firearms to the right
people. Equally, lifting the age of gun ownership from 18 to 21 can help
reduce gun violence among the youth. Policies that are stringent on gun
violence can minimize the chances of deaths and injuries as a result of gun
violence.
 Second, training is necessary for those who would wish to obtain a licensed
firearm. With poor training, gun accidents increase, which risks the safety of
people in the United States. There are incidents of gun violence that arise as
a result of inappropriate skills of using the weapons. Statistics indicate that
unskilled individuals are more likely to cause gun violence than those who
are used to, especially in the military. Gun violence is threatening many in
the streets and developmental programs in learning institutions. As such,
training those who are licensed using firearms can help fix the mess related
to gun violence. Untrained firearms owners should return them until they
obtain the necessary knowledge on how to handle a firearm. The move can
help reduce gun violence, which is claiming numerous lives.