Imprisonment of Firearms

Presidential elections truly spark some unbelievable patriotism from both parties. American citizens are a breed of human beings who have sacrificed many gifts to provide hope, security and liberty to the country as a whole. For relative examples: General Ulysses S. Grant, also President, rose from the failures of business to become arguably one of the saviors of the Union during the Civil War. Dwight D. Eisenhower, president during the 1950’s, earned the rank of five-star general with the initiative and unending courage to defeat the Axis Powers in Nazi-occupied Europe. These gentlemen have solidified an American standard; establishing the importance of defending the Union, preserving a world power and the everlasting hope of maintaining a free nation. Freedom. What is it? A word commonly thrown around in the United States as a symbol of leadership in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The founding fathers forged untouchable beliefs, which have proven time and time again to be successful in their intended purpose and practice. Now, as we creep closer and closer to the most important election in American history, our freedoms have been strung up and are ready for the gallows. For the country’s future, there is only one who believes in America remaining a free state. In order to remain a free state, The Second Amendment of the Constitution is one of the freedoms which Hillary Clinton pursues to erase from existence. Let’s dissect the amendment and fully consider its importance. “A well-regulated Militia,”: Independence from the English Crown was not handed to colonists on a silver platter, they used their arms to negate the existence of royal rule. This militia, a defense mechanism set to overthrow any unauthorized threat of the federal government, can be initiated in preservation of The Bill of Rights. Framers who designed the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution specifically emphasized the power each citizen has to simply tell the government they cannot separate God-given rights. The second statement, “being necessary to the security of a free State,” ensures that people can protect themselves regarding their rights so freedom is a continued practice in each state. Security doesn’t mean bar up law abiding citizens and deny their ownership of firearms. According to the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, or NRA-ILA, the argument of individual rights has pressed much concern. The Clinton campaign breaths highly concerning messages about these individual rights, according to the very first sentence on Hillary’s campaign page. “I believe weapons of war have no place on our streets.” What happens when a person is walking on the street or alone in a house and they are attacked by a criminal threatening their life and this citizen is not armed with a firearm? As an NRA member, I understand the crucial necessity for firearms and the practice of gun-safety. I have been around firearms my entire life because of family hunting traditions and both my father and his brother’s service in the Pennsylvania State Police. The Clinton campaign makes gun owners seem like they are a ruthless species ready to mow down others. I argue fiercely that this lie is made in the establishment’s favor. People who have no experience with firearms and listen to the TV or the media are going to see firearms as an evil weapon of mass destruction. Within the NRA, I’m also a member of the Golden Eagles Division, which provides necessary funds for educational programs to explain to young shooters that firearms are not to be seen as a toy. Education is an essential part of firearms use. Some people may even argue that more people die as a result of firearms compared to defensive numbers. According to Professor Gary Kleck of Florida State University, an award-winning expert on crime who has conducted extensive research on firearms ownership and use in The United States, firearms were used as often as 2.5 million times a year for protection--three to five times more often, he says, than they are used for criminal purposes. In the vast majority of these protective cases, the gun is not fired. Another vital issue that Trump and Clinton disagree on is the future of the Supreme Court. In reference to Trump’s campaign website, Senator Orrin Hatch stated, “The next president’s picks mean the difference between democracy and tyranny.” Her appointments will obliterate the Second Amendment. The future politicians of The United States will bring forth change that will have a lasting impact through a national perspective. The Trump campaign wants to mend the broken pieces of the country and revive patriotism that has long passed us by. In order for the United States to be saved from changes that will shatter Constitutional rights and privileges, Trump seems to be the correct choice. Rights that are two-hundred and forty years old will not disappear from this Union. They will continue to be protected by the same mindsets and patriotism that was birthed during the Revolution.  - Zachary Mrochko