Gun control is an extremely hot topic right now around the world. The problem is unlikely to be resolved soon. Many societies are wondering whether firearms are really the useful tool many of us have claimed them to be, or whether they are the killing machines they have recently been advertised as. Over the past decade, recent shootings across the country coupled with the push for legislation to ban or regulate certain types of firearms have caused many to revisit the pros and cons of gun control that are believed to shape future debate. In this modern era, owning a gun among the people can cause many problems. One of these is murder, which is widely seen by the public as one of the most vital setbacks facing our society. According to Hoskin (2011), the United States represents an exception in both high levels of gun ownership and high homicide rates compared to other industrialized countries. In the United States, homicides are much more likely to involve firearms. In 2009, 67% of massacres were committed with firearms, compared to a third in Canada. Although critics argue that owning a gun can help ensure our safety, it is still harmful to society because most violent crimes are perpetrated with guns, the risk of death increases, and suicides are higher with the availability of weapons. First of all, critics argue that owning a gun can protect you from bad guys. The idea is that if someone breaks into your house or attacks you on the street, you can protect yourself by shooting them. This topic is relevant. However, opponents' argument is weak because owning a gun increases your chances of being hit by a bullet. According to epidemiologists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2009), in one of the first of its... middle of paper......accessories. Therefore, the government plays an important role in preventing the widespread use of firearms. The government has the right and responsibility to control firearms, what can and cannot be sold, under what conditions and to whom. Additionally, parents also play an important role in developing safe practices and are ultimately responsible for their children's behavior and safety. According to the National Rifle Association of America (2012), parents who agree to take responsibility for practicing, learning, and teaching gun safety rules will ensure the safety of their children to a much greater extent than those who do not. There is no specific age to have conversations with children about gun safety. It is usually more effective to talk openly and honestly about gun safety with your child than to simply tell him to "stay out of the gun closet" and leave things as they are..