Rifle College Essays Samples For Students

Is the Gun Lobby Still Invincible?

Alec McGillis in “The Gun Lobby’s Power Is Overstated” supposes that the influence of the gun lobby is overrated because it has local character and “becoming more concentrated in a smaller share of the population” (McGillis) but it can be said that the restrictive measures and tighter controls on the arms control do not pass in Congress because of the very powerful influence of the gun lobby. This is due to the strengthening of the American media of the various communities who find the resources and mechanisms of influence for their own interests. The terms of the interests ...

Policy Problem:

The possession of firearms in the United States is a topical debate, and has been for many years. It is a national policy problem as gun crime seems to be on the increase, with many citizens believing that laws on gun control should be tightened. Rhode Island’s gun possession laws are similar to those in many of the other States. There is no requirement for an adult to have a license in order to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. It is against the law for a minor (someone under the age of 18) to possess and use ...

What is the organization or group’s website?

The National Rifle Association is an American organization which is recognized for their advocacy towards the rights of using guns. They are originally established in order to enhance the marksmanship of the gun users in the 19th century which are primarily military troops. In the modern times, they spread information about gun safety and gun control as well as organizing events about firearm competency and marksmanship. They also try to influence legislations regarding the use of firearms (National Rifle Association np).

What are the issues your organization or group is concerned with?

Originally, the NRA is concerned with the lack of marksmanship of the military troops during the 19th century. ...

Introduction

One of the most widely-appreciated and distinct films of last year, 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, demonstrates many attributes of genderlect theory and its principles in its communication between its male and female characters. Taking an explicitly feminist subtext in its exploration of a group of women (Imperator Furiosa and the Five Wives) overthrowing their masculine oppressors with the help of a pair of supportive male allies (“Mad” Max Rockatansky and the War Boy Nux), the film and its character interactions are explicitly about the need for men and women to communicate more effectively, and the clear benefits ...

How does the NRA affect public policy?

Public policy is the principles that guide the action taken by the administration of the state with the regard to a class of issue in a manner consistent with institution customs and law. However the NRA has influence on public policy such as influencing in national elections and falling in gun control. It said that the NRA has political muscle in its own right does not it influence the public policy. In gun control the vice president requested that the NRA must oversee the process of engaging variety of stakeholders and organizations to look on national problem of gun violence in ...

Introduction There is plentiful evidence that America needs stronger and more comprehensive gun control laws. There have been hundreds of thousands of shooting deaths in the United States since the 1990s, when the gun control laws were supposedly strengthened. Mass shootings have been going on for years, at schools, churches, shopping malls, theatres, and other public places. These mass shootings are usually caused by high caliber firearms that pose an overt threat to public safety. There has been a documented increase in the number of women in domestic violence situations who have been shot to death in the last ...

This assignment is my own work. I have shown clearly in my work if I have used ideas and words from other sources. I have given references for any quotations or materials that come from the work of other people. I have shown if I have worked with someone else.

The Problem of Gun Control in the United States

For a long time the problem of gun control in the United States has remained open. This issue is one of the most serious to date, since it is directly related to the large number of victims who were killed because of the use of firearms. Firearms control problem ...

Introduction

“Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell was recognized by the literary magazine in 1936 even though with no conclusive evidence of whether it was fact or fiction. All in all, the essay serves its purpose in literature which is to question our morality every time from that of our counterparts who may include peers, family or colleagues. The text emphasizes that social pressure and the feelings of belongingness are major predictors of our actions in our day to day lives (Orwell and Jeremy, 36-41). In his essay, Orwell narrated his story with a sense of comparison and analogy to how ...

The debate over gun control in the United States has been on center state following a spate of shootings in recent years. Accordingly, the gun politics have dominated American politics in the recent past and the debate has been determined by the actions of two groups of activists: the gun rights and the gun control activists. These groups differ on the legal interpretations regarding firearms and the possible effects of gun control on crime as well as public safety. Research shows that many households within the United States own firearms. Since the 1990s, there have been concerns regarding the ...

Should the sale of semi-automatic weapons to civilians be banned? This is a huge question in politics at the moment. It is also a topic that most politicians like to avoid or give patented answers to. This is because they are trying to avoid distancing the NRA and 2nd amendment enthusiasts. This paper will argue that civilians should be banned from purchasing and owning assault weapons.
Gun advocates argue that the second amendment and the right of citizens to “keep and bear arms”. This ensures that everyone has the right to own and use a gun. This means that ...

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Analysis and Interpretation of “Shooting an Elephant”

“Shooting an Elephant” is an essay by George Orwell. It recounts his incredible experiences in India where he served as an imperial officer. Orwell appears to be narrating a tale on his individual life experience in Burma; however, the real theme behind his essay is to create an image of how colonialism influences the way of life of both the inhabitants in the colonized nation and the imperialistic officers. This essay expounds on how Orwell, through a broad utilization of symbolism, uses his actions and an elephant in a journey to depict ...

Introduction

The assassination of Luther King is one of the conspiracy theories that has sparked a lot of controversy. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader was killed on April 1968 using a sniper bullet. King was killed while on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel located in Memphis. The conspiracy theory regarding the death of Martin Luther King Jr. does not have sufficient evidence that would make it possible to peg the death of King on particular individuals. This is because some of the evidence to assert the claims do not have sufficient backing as they are different from the actual ...

Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" is a short story about the dangers of technology, and the necessity of ecological consciousness. The short story uses powerful imagery and metaphors to drive home its central points of the consequences of mankind's meddling with nature. The leitmotif of the short story, the so-called butterfly effect, leads the reader to a deeper understanding of the story's meaning -- as well as mankind's vain and ignorant struggle to conquer his environment, at any cost.
The butterfly effect was first discovered in 1961 by meteorologist and mathematician, Konrad Lorenz. As a part of a weather prediction, Lorenz ...

The American civil war was the worst war ever seen in the history of the United States. Many people died as a result of the war. During the American civil war, there were many technologies that were introduced and used. Notably, the technology used defined the impact of the civil war. Previously, many people used weapons such as bayonets, swords and knives, which was an old-fashioned method of fighting. However, the advent of civil war gave rise to the use of advanced weapons such as Gatling gun, which was very effective in the war. After the introduction of new technologies, ...

The US has increased its use of guns over the years because the bill of rights allows different people to possess guns. The gun policies in the US are so lax into hat one can own a pistol, machine gun, or a rifle unlike the UK where acquiring any form of firearms is very strict (Menaker & Dick 61). One of the things that have caused an alarming ownership of firearms in the US is the hunting culture where there is a deer harvesting period. This form of culture has initiated people to owning firearms (Schmidt 56). In addition, in the US people ...

Introduction

The Civil War is remembered as a period of great political and social upheaval. In addition, it is a period of change in technology. Military men and inventors devised new kinds of war equipment’s like the submarine, and the repeating rifle, that brought massive change on how the world military fought wars. There were also circumstances where technology was developed and had nothing in relation to war, such as the telegraph and the railroad (Blattman & Miguel, 2010). This kind of technologies and innovations did not only change the fighting styles of the people but also changed their living styles. Some ...

Abstract

In the United States, the debate between individuals who support stricter gun control legislation and those who support the right to freely bear arms is intense and divisive. The aim of this paper is to determine the key issues of the gun control debate in regards to the legalization and use of assault weapons, an issue that is particularly important due to the recent questions regarding the current assault weapons ban and legislation in the United States. This paper will assess the legal question of banning assault weapons, and will also assess the risks and the benefits of banning ...

The American army is a branch of the larger United States Armed Forces. This is the largest in terms of size and numbers and oldest established branch of the United States military. Its originality comes from the continental army that was formed on 14th June 1775 before United States was established. It deals with on land based military activities and it main responsibility is to ensure peace and security on land for all the American citizens.
The United States Army has gone through tremendous changes and alterations over the years. Having been established officially on the 3rd of June ...

Mass Shootings: How we can deter potential mass shooters in the US? List some major mass shootings in the US and identify some major similarities and major differences among them.
Mass shootings have become an issue in the United States. There are ways mass shootings can be deterred. One way is strict gun regulations. By making it hard for people to possess firearms, it makes mass shootings less likely. Also strict screenings and regulations can be put in place so people with mental health issues are not able to purchase a firearm. Also another more extreme example of a ...

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The presentation about Gun Control is especially relevant because it is one of the most controversial and highly charged issues in the United States. Also, it has become a Presidential election issue.
SLIDE 2: Hillary Clinton for the Democrats is pro-gun control. Donald Trump for Republicans is anti-gun control.
Democrat versus Republican Democrats in general are supportive of gun control policies and laws. Democrats are part of the lobby against carry-concealed weapons permits issued with few requirements to people who take guns into public locations and schools. Republicans are part of the pro-gun party and are against laws that ...

The debate on gun control has remained a controversial issue since the introduction and ultimate promulgation of the Gun Control Act of 1968 by the Federal Government of USA. The rift between those who oppose gun control and those who advocate for is ever-widening. A critical dissection of the discourse indicates that a certain faction of the populace feels that ownership of firearms is a positive that ought to be protected at all costs. However, another cadre feels that only law enforcement agents and competent members of the public should be allowed to own guns and that more stringent ...

Learning Activity 1

In my point of view, Annie ought to implement a functional organizational structure. In essence, this organizational structure will work well to help her solve the project problem. According to Nahod & Radujković (2007), the functional organizational structure groups equivalent occupation specialties together. In other words, the functional structure classifies the business activities around specialization areas. As reported, Annie has four leadership members each heading a specific division. These divisions include rifle design, rifle manufacture, sales, and customer service. Besides, it is reported that each of the four members has the final decision-making authority in his/her department. Consequently, the functional ...

Introduction

As a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association of America [NRA], it is my position to defend gun rights in America. The NRA is a non-profit that teaches and promotes gun safety and advocates for American gun rights. The audiences the NRA aims to address are Washington and voters. The NRA uses multiple channels to communicate. The organization publishes multiple magazines and is considered the most influential lobbying group in US politics. The NRA encourages its audience to encourage safe gun use in order to protect the second amendment right (Caffrey).
The technological advancement in question is the ‘smart’ ...

The mutiny of 1857 was a turning point in the history of India under British rule. This event is considered as one of the most dangerous threats to rulers of contemporary India. The mutiny caused some very significant changes in the history of India and affected every aspect of the India. This paper intends to discuss 1857 mutiny and further probes what were the principal causes and characteristics of the Mutiny of 1857.

1857 mutiny took place in the year 1857 when some soldiers revolted against their employer, East India Company. This revolt was resulted due to number of grievances ...

Assassination is one of the brutal way to bring down a president of a country. J.F Kennedy president of the United states was assassinated at 12.30 p.m. central standard time on a Friday November 1963. The tragic event occurred in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. The president was in his motorcade with his wife and Jacqueline and Governer John Connally and his wife Nellie. The crime scene of the event was sealed immediately by the members of investigation boards from the CIA and the FBI. The major investigations taken in the field indicated that the assassin shot two bullets to the president and ...

On December 14th, 2012, an agitated young man pulled into a parking lot of the Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newton, Connecticut. Using his high-powered semi-automatic rifle, he shot down 20 kindergarten children and six adults. This incidence was a shame to nation’s internal security and suddenly agitated the debate on gun violence. Suddenly, America was asking the question: what is the cause of gun violence in the United States? The answer to this question is not white or black. Still, my argument is that gun violence in the United States is as function of relaxed gun laws in the ...

Summaries

Ambrose Bierce wrote What I Saw of Shiloh as his memoir of the 1862 Battle of Shiloh, a Civil War conflict in which he served the Union Army that went against Confederate troops. The atrocities of war are clear in the depictions of Bierce, most notably when he recounted the defeat of the Union Army on the first day of the battle. At the same time, Bierce emphasized the follies of most of the soldiers who fought, whose desire to serve for prestige has ultimately alienated them from the people who permitted them to go to war, hence saying, “I ...

Introduction

George Orwell in the story narrates the entire process of killing an offensive elephant during the time he was a police officer in Burma. The story indicates how the narrators held a hesitant feeling towards Burmese. One may argue that he hated the Thyestean imperialism and he was angry at the evil spirited and yellow faced Burmese. One day the narrator was informed that the elephant, as usual, has lost control and he had to stop it from causing more injuries and damage. He requested for a rifle and armed to kill the elephant that has been crabbing to the public properties ...

George Orwell’s short story “Shooting an Elephant” provides quite a good analysis of the actions of the man who is torn between conflicting feelings and has to make an important decision in front of a big amount of people. The main character of the story works in Burma as a police officer. What is important to know as a background here is the political situation in Burma in the beginning of the 20th century. In the previous century during 62 years Britain Empire did not cease its attempts to conquer Burma, finally making it a part of the Indian Empire that was controlled ...