GUN VIOLENCE

HISTORY OF GUN VIOLENCE

• January 1923- shootings and other violence killed 150 Rosewood, FL blacks.
• April 16, 2007- At Virgina Polytechnic institute, 33 students and teachers were killed. Others were wounded.
• 1968- Gun Control Act fell woefully short. Gun manufactureres supported the measure.
• December 14, 2012- Sandy Hook Shooting

EVIDENCE OF GUN VIOLENCE AND ITS' PROBLEMS

• On average, 32 Americans are murdered with guns
• More than 1 in 5 U.S teens report having witnessed a shooting
• Lifetime medical cost for a gun violence victims is estimated at $2.3 billion
• American children die by guns 11 times

SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE

• Gun violence casued many problems including murder and causing tax payers
• Billions of dollars due to medical bills. On Average, 33,000 of Americans are killed
• With guns every year. Tax payers are in debt because of medical bills associated with
• Gun violence

PROPOSED LAW

• Increase of gun restrictions and criminal background
• Checks on individuals who purchase guns. Plus, having a license after finishing
• Training with guns. Must having a gun permit or some sort.
• Tighten security of guns to reduce the possiblities of gun violence.