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Posted on 10/17/2001 5:38:09 AM PDT by SJackson

We are the kids from Mrs. Akers 4th grade class at Eads Elementary school. Our topic is gun safety. We think that the government should be a lot stricter when people want to buy guns. People should not have guns if they have young children, teens, or people who have a drinking problem, or a drinking record.

At schools they should have gun detectors or a policeman or security guard walking around at all times. Children need to be educated about the harm that guns can cause. If we teach this at a young age, we believe that children will be less likely to touch and play with these deadly weapons.

Guns are way too powerful and loud. They can blow out your ear drums. People should not have guns for personal pleasure or hunting. These days we have plenty of food. There is no reason people have to hunt with guns. It is cruel to animals and it should not be a sport. Many accidents could happen with hunters and guns.

If guns are used for personal pleasure anyone can get one, robbers and kids. These days kids like to play with Beebe guns. They can be very dangerous. On T.V. people use guns, kids see that and say “I want a gun like that.” Parents then go out and purchase toy guns for the children. This can teach children that toy guns are like real guns, and it takes away from the severity and danger that real guns can cause. Toy guns are not a good idea. Guns are not toys, and therefore, they shouldn’t be made into toys.

Metal detectors should be installed in almost every building. These days people are getting shot and robbed in drug stores and office buildings.

The government should be stricter about people buying guns, and getting gun licenses. People should only be sold guns it they have a license. You should be 21 or older to buy a gun licenses, and you should have to prove that you are a responsible adult.

We believe that in order to stop violence committed with firearms, the current “gun laws” must be written properly and then strongly enforced. There must also be mandatory sentencing by judges when someone is convicted of committing a crime while armed with a firearm, or any other violation of the law. Also, owners must be educated in proper handling and storing of firearms before being allowed to purchase or possess any firearm. We also believe that only police should be able to sell guns and not for profit. This way the criminal records are right on hand, and if it is not for profit, no one will be selling weapons to people just to make the money. Then, ban all second-hand sales. This should decrease the number of accidental deaths attributed to firearms. Now you have heard our statement, and we hope we’ve helped make a difference.

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