The issue of stricter gun control laws is an ongoing battle that continues to be debated at the local and federal levels. Regardless of one's point of view on the issue, this topic gives rise to a very heated debate on both sides. The question is whether stricter laws and regulations will help reduce the number of gun-related crimes. Obviously, the answers vary considerably depending on the point of view of the stakeholders. Often, horrific gun crimes are committed by people who do not value human life, resulting in mental problems. In this type of case, it makes no difference how many laws are in place, because if a mentally disturbed person is determined to get a gun to carry out his plan, that's a gun he will get . When individuals decide to use a gun to commit a crime, they find a way to secure the gun, whether legally or illegally. This reminds us of the adage: “When you want, you can.” » Therefore, implementing stricter gun laws and reducing the number of gun permits issued would, for the most part, have a negative impact on good, law-abiding citizens. This is the group that could fall prey to the criminal who will possess and use a weapon, no matter what they have to do to obtain it. In situations where a good citizen becomes the victim, whether intentional or not, and comes face to face with an individual with criminal intentions, a gun would be a far greater deterrent than trying to rationalize with the criminal. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution says. “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” and this amendment has been repeatedly upheld by the highest court. In 2008, the Supreme Court ruled...... middle of paper ......13. Internet. April 17, 2014. Cruz, Jennifer. “Harvard Study Concludes Gun Control Does Not Prevent Murder or Other Violent Crime.” Guns.com. Np, August 30, 2013. Web. April 15, 2014. Gettings, John and Cathrine McNiff. “Federal Gun Control Legislation – Timeline.” Info please. Info please, 2014. Web. March 27, 2014. “Gun Control and Gun Rights.” American News. USNews & World Report, 2014. Web. March 27, 2014. “Gun Control Facts.” Just facts. Np, February 13, 2013. Web. April 17, 2014. “Gun Laws.” Find the law. Np, and Web. March 27, 2014. Locher, Wes. “County hosts active shooter training.” The Star [Port St Joe] March 20, 2014: 1+. Print. “Timeline of school shootings and shootings around the world.” Info please. Info please, and Web. March 27, 2014. “Why own a gun? Protection is now the main reason. » Pew Research Center for the People and the Press RSS. Pew Research, March 12, 2013. Web. March 27. 2014.