When our Founding Fathers ratified Amendment II to the U.S Constitution in December of 1791, they did not realize that weapon technology would evolve overtime; back then muskets were the primary if not the only gun being used. In this day and age, we have people "legally" buying AR-15 rifles that are not necessary for the average citizen to own whether they own it for hunting, protection, or to collect. These are military grade weapons intended for use by military personnel only!!! Hence, our laws are not changing with the times. Every day, no matter where it is that we live, whether it is a major city or a desolate prairie, we live with the risk of being killed by a sociopath with a gun. What do I mean? Since 2013, the United States has experienced at least one school shooting PER WEEK. Not all of them are fatal mass shootings, but that is beside the point. We need a ban on bump stocks, assault rifles, and any form of automatic weapon whether it is a rifle or a hand gun if we want to see any type of change. Why would a person need or even want to own a military grade automatic weapon? I understand that people like to own guns for hunting, but come on! You shouldn't need an AR-15 for hunting game, or any reason, for that matter; automatic weapons are intended for use EXCLUSIVELY by military personnel during battle. Other than that, that is their SOLE and ONLY purpose. Under NO circumstances whatsoever should any American civilian have access to any type of automatic weapon. Americans should have the right to own a firearm and protect themselves and their families, but we need stricter regulations on what guns can be purchased and owned by the average American citizen. We also need a ban on weapon sale and possession in large urban areas like Philadelphia and Detroit, why would you need to own a weapon of any type? There is obviously no game to be hunted and definitely no room for a target shooting setup. Therefore, owning any type of weapon would be arbitrary and unnecessary. Finally, 3D printing of guns and firearms should be classified as a federal offense and illegal nationwide, regardless of whether firearm licensing has been obtained. Terms of the amendment should allow Homeland Security to search for and confiscate any illegal weapons, plus they should require all of the following:

1. Age restrictions
2. Training on proper use
3. Training on proper storage
4. Universal background checks
5. IQ testing
6. Close gun show loophole
7. Place limitations on weapons and ammunition
8. Prohibition of "open carrying"
9. Prohibition of in-home weapon fabrication, including 3D printing of guns
10. Defunding of the NRA

You may not think that raging cases of gun violence have had that much impact on the United States, but they have. Here are the biggest impacts:

1. Some people are scared to leave their own homes because of the danger that they fear in the outside world. They fear that there is danger around every corner and are not willing to leave their home for any reason
2. Because of repeated cases in many parts of the country, many people have been forced to evacuate the homes that they love and have been forced to move to completely unfamiliar territory.
3. Many school students have gone virtual because of all the mass school shootings that have occurred in various parts of the nation, they are afraid to attend school in person out of fear that they will be attacked by a violent offender carrying an illegal weapon.
4. Some people don't even feel safe in their own workplaces because of all the mass shootings.
5. The tourism industry in the United States is on the verge of collapsing because of all the mass shooting and tragedies that have occurred.
6. Families have been forced to pay atrocious amounts of money for loved one's funerals due to ineligibility for life insurance. In this day and age, a funeral can cost more than $11,000.
7. American Flags are often seen flying at half staff because of mass shooting that have occurred.

Needless to say that these reasons are all very heartbreaking. They make me want to cry. And no, I am not exaggerating.

IMPORTANT NOTE! I am NOT trying to take away 2nd Amendment Rights, however, I am trying to prevent abuse of 2nd Amendment Rights which is something completely different. The 2nd Amendment clearly does not have enough loopholes, so I figured I would establish more. Just so that everyone knows, every guaranteed right and freedom in the United States Constitution has at least one loophole. Case in point, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865, however, people may be forced to do community service or work for free as punishment for crimes they have committed.

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