Thomas Sowell and people who agree with him believe that even if assault weapons were banned, the amount of violent gun crimes would not go down, because criminals will still find a way to acquire weapons. ... Assault weapons make up a tiny portion of guns owned by Americans. ... Since assault rifles make up such a small percentage of guns in America, and are very deadly, it only seems logical to ban them. Assault weapons are designed and created with the intent to kill humans. ... An assault weapon is not required or practical for these activities. ...

• Word Count: 761
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Nuclear weapons are powerful weapons against enemies because of their destructive abilities. ... Nuclear weapons are very precise. ... This makes them a deadly weapon. ... Nuclear weapons produce fireballs. ... Secondary effects of nuclear weapons can be deadly and devastating. ...

• Word Count: 1038
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

They argue the fact that if they couldn't get guns that they would use some other sort of deadly weapon to do the same thing. A good point brought about is; should the government take away all deadly objects from United States citizens such as steak knives. ... Homicides among children often happen due to a irresponsible parent placing a loaded weapon somewhere that can be easily reached by a child that does not quite understand the severity and danger of a gun. ... Another argument for gun control has been set on the fact that some people have been able to attain a small arsenal of weapo...

• Word Count: 1227
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In Korea if it wasn't for the United Nations the USA probably would of resorted to using weapons of mass destruction. ... The UN provides a place where nations can talk over problems before going to war and making deadly mistakes. ... United States of America soon starts loosing the war, since the combined forces of the UN couldn't fight North Korea and China, so the USA turns to nuclear weapons. ...

• Word Count: 437
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The Constitution states, "Right to bare arms", not right to own deadly weapons of destruction. ... However, this does not mean regulations should not take the firearms away that is deadly to everyday citizens. ... If the criminal knew the owner was home and had a weapon. The criminal would not be stupid enough to allow the owner to get to the weapon. ... Do you want this great nation to be safe, or do you want anyone and everyone walking around with deadly weapons? ...

• Word Count: 1876
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Since the age of the Civil War weapons that are being produced have become more deadly. In the late 1700's there really were not any deadly weapons such as handguns, but they did use muskets, which, were not very deadly. ... For instance, the owning of a nuclear weapon or other weapon of mass destruction should be illegal. ... There was a case in the early 20th century that limited the right to own certain classes of weapons. ... Firearms were shown to be the weapon of choice in 70% of homicides in 1993 and the number of violent crimes committed using firearms increas...

• Word Count: 2132
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Bibliography The Atomic Bomb The atomic bomb was a great advance in science, that also became known as one of the most deadly and destructive weapons of all time. A weapon that the world may not have been ready for. ... The race was on to construct one of the most deadly weapons in the history of warfare(Chamberlin 8). ... With the threat of the biggest weapon in history about to be constructed by the enemy, the U.S. had to get to work. ... Some felt that man had gone over the edge by creating such a powerful weapon, and others were ecstatic about the accomplishment they had m...

• Word Count: 1725
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The UN's intentions were to prevent Iraq from acquiring dangerous weapons of mass destruction, whether it be by lack of supplies or money. ... It's scary to think about a country that has used deadly biological and nuclear weapons before having the ability to obtain such materials to make and use these types of weapons again (Williams 2). Even though the United States and the United Nations would be basically saving the people of Iraq from all starving to death, there is probably not one person in the world who wouldn't doubt that these weapons of mass destruction would be use...

• Word Count: 788
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

But the use of automatic weapons and weapons in the hands of an unreasonable individual should not be allowed. ... Assault weapons are designed primarily for military or law enforcement use. ... People sell deadly weapons to who ever has enough money to purchase them. ... Theft accounts for the vast majority of these illegal weapons. ... Life is too valuable to let weapons of destruction circulate freely through our society....

• Word Count: 1296
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

America accused Iraq of having deadly chemical and biological weapons that can cause a wholesale death in the world. Perhaps the forgetful America had forgotten that her foster-child Israel has heaps of such lethal weapons. A team of U N inspectors was sent to Iraq to find out the so-called deadly weapons; but in spite of deep digging scrutiny they could find nothing of the sort. ...

• Word Count: 985
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In addition, Bush said that it is also necessary to prevent regimes, who seek nuclear weapons. ... "In 1995, members of Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese cult, released saran nerve gas into the Tokyo subway, killing 12 and wounding over 3,500 "the first recorded use of chemical weapons by terrorists. The first deadly use of biological weapons by terrorists was the late-2001 U.S. mailings of anthrax-laced letters by persons still unknown-. ...

• Word Count: 717
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In numerous speeches and writings, Thomas Jefferson often mentioned the importance of citizens to be able to protect themselves and recent research supports his opinions showing criminals are less likely to attack an armed civilian if they suspect that person is carrying a weapon. ... Representative Devin Nunes also stated his support for Bono-Mack's response by stating "No law, however well intentioned, will take weapons from people committed to using them for violence. ... However, that may not be the law for much longer because a battle has heated demonstrated at a recent vigil he...

• Word Count: 4157
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The drones are not only used to tell whether if a group of people are moving tactically or whether it's just a group of harmless people, but can also be a deadly weapon with missiles attached. ... Drone warfare takes the pilots out of harms way and puts a UAV or unmanned aerial vehicle in the sky to be shot down instead (Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms). Taking a pilot to control the UAV or also known as SWORDS (Special Weapons Observation Reconnaissance Detection Systems) from as far as away as possible is only ideal (History of Weapons).If you could protect and defend your country without p...

• Word Count: 1296
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Gulf War Illness is an extremely contagious and deadly disease that evolves from a germ warfare agent known as "mycoplasma fermentans". ... The biological warfare used to harm our troops is commonly used to develop biological weapons. ... Allowed Export of Lethal Viruses to Iraq in the "80's: A Democratic Senator accused the Commerce Department today of approving the export of lethal viruses to Iraq during the Reagan Administration, and said these viruses may have been used to make biological weapons that may have infected American soldiers during the Persian Gulf War." ... This i...

• Word Count: 869
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Most states have the "Stand Your Ground" law which allows an individual the use of a deadly weapon or force when they are threatened in some way. ... The other 1355 weapons have not been accounted for. ... After the incident occurred, Denver ordinance banned assault weapons. Weapons that held more than 15 rounds after July 1, 2013 could not be sold. ... The National Firearms Act enforced how the individual's transported there weapons. ...

• Word Count: 1528
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Two weapons terrorists like to use are biological and chemical weapons. ... Just think is someone turned Ebola or Aids into a biological weapon the result would be a tragedy. Second are chemical weapons, which are used to paralyze, kill, and destroy livestock or ruin crops. ... Many people say that they like these kinds of weapons because they have quick results to them. As we speak they are looking and creating better weapons to have even deadlier quicker results. ...

• Word Count: 1674
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The extreme terrorist group has training camps to teach kids as young as 14 years old how to use guns, bombs, and different types of weapons of mass destruction. ... The spores are so small that it would take 8,000 to 10,000 for deadly inhalation anthrax to infect someone (Saporito, 129). ...

• Word Count: 643
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

This new weapon had a range of about 4000 miles, which gave it the true title of being an intercontinental rocket. ... The threat of the deadly new ICBM wasn't the American public's major concern though. ...

• Word Count: 529
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Also in robberies and assaults, victims are far more likely to die when the perpetrator is armed with a gun than when he or she has another weapon or is unarmed." ... As you can begin to see many criminal or deadly circumstances are enhanced by the presence of guns, but what about other weapons? More recent studies on weapons and violent crimes have generally concluded that death was at least twice as likely in gun assaults as in knife assaults. ... There is no real way to know if people that own a gun, will use it as a weapon or as a tool for survival, against those who illegally have them. ...

• Word Count: 992
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Also in robberies and assaults, victims are far more likely to die when the perpetrator is armed with a gun than when he or she has another weapon or is unarmed." ... As you can begin to see many criminal or deadly circumstances are enhanced by the presence of guns, but what about other weapons? More recent studies on weapons and violent crimes have generally concluded that death was at least twice as likely in gun assaults as in knife assaults. ... There is no real way to know if people that own a gun, will use it as a weapon or as a tool for survival, against those who illegally have them. ...

• Word Count: 992
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Congress decided these are high-risk weapons. Recently people have proposed that we also restrict some semi-automatic weapons. ... These guns were call assault weapons. The federal ban on assault weapons does have some exceptions. ... This deadly action in becoming an epidemic. ...

• Word Count: 2081
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

School authorities are prohibiting students from wearing the long black coats because they can be used in concealing weapons. Educators and law enforcement officials now believe that armed guards and weapons sweeps and "intruder drills" must be supplemented with attention to the psychological and social dynamics of high school. ... Also, lawmakers want to limit the import of high-volume ammunition clips manufactured for weapons currently sold in the United States. ... They argue that strict background checks at gun shows would slow weapon sales. ... Guns are very dea...

• Word Count: 1534
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

(Grossman) The military has weaponized these drones, which admittedly isn't their fault because it is the military's job to defend America using weapons. ... The destructive powers of these drones are only limited by the amount of weapons they can carry. ... Regulations must be implemented to stop the use of these drones as weapons in the Untied States. Having such a powerful capability in such a small versatile vehicle creates a deadly concoction. ... To stop this we need to include very strict regulations on drones armed with weapons. ...

• Word Count: 1857
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"Throughout the landing, German gunners poured deadly fire into the ranks of the invading Americans"(Rice). ... The weapons of war has changed along with everything elese during the fifty years it has been since World War II. ...

• Word Count: 774
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Underage drinking is becoming more and more of a problem in the United States. Teenagers are recklessly bingeing on alcohol every opportunity they get, even though the law says that no person under the age of 21 is allowed to purchase or consume the beverage. Then why is it so easy to find a party w...

• Word Count: 732
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School