12. Would you be interested to own a gun yourself?
7.41% answered definately
29.63% answered yes, but would never use it, and also not so interested
33.33% answered never want one
13. What would be a reason to hold a gun?
Most of the answers were for self defence, hunting, exicuting dangerous animals, and also collection.
14. How often are gun issues seen around the world?
17.24% answered once a week
62.07% answered once a month
20.69% answered once a year
0.00% answered never
15. Where do you find informations about gun controls?
1. Television news
2. SNS, Newspapers
3. Daily conversations
4. Magazine articles
2016年7月21日木曜日
Answer for question 11
10. What are the punishments for the wrong uses of guns?
By current country it's not clear if you mean my country of origin (US) or adopted country (Japan). I know quite a lot about the gun control (or lack of control) situation in both countries. In America, even to pass a simple measure such as universal background checks even at gun shows or in private sales of guns is difficult. Other common sense measures that have been impossible to pass are for people on terrorist watch lists to be prohibited for buying a gun. Right now they can do so. Fortunately, some States, such as Hawaii, have their own much more strict gun control measures.
The Japanese are not allowed to have guns freely. On the other hand, in America, depending on states,gun policy is decided.
Normal citizens are not allowed to keep guns except hunters with a lisence.(Japan)
These were the best answers we recieved from our survey.
By current country it's not clear if you mean my country of origin (US) or adopted country (Japan). I know quite a lot about the gun control (or lack of control) situation in both countries. In America, even to pass a simple measure such as universal background checks even at gun shows or in private sales of guns is difficult. Other common sense measures that have been impossible to pass are for people on terrorist watch lists to be prohibited for buying a gun. Right now they can do so. Fortunately, some States, such as Hawaii, have their own much more strict gun control measures.
The Japanese are not allowed to have guns freely. On the other hand, in America, depending on states,gun policy is decided.
Normal citizens are not allowed to keep guns except hunters with a lisence.(Japan)
These were the best answers we recieved from our survey.
Q10
What kind of people support guns?
According to Per Research center survey, there is more support for gun rights than gun controls right now in America. 52% of Americans think it is more important to protect the right to have guns.
Also there are a lot of groups and associations that support guns, and they are very powerful in terms of political influence.
The 2 most famous gun supporting groups, which are The Rifle Association(NRA) and Gun Owners of America(GOA).
These organizations argue that if more people had guns, the number of shootings and attacks and other incidents would fall because now everyone has an equal force.
http://www.people-press.org/2014/12/10/growing-public-support-for-gun-rights/
According to Per Research center survey, there is more support for gun rights than gun controls right now in America. 52% of Americans think it is more important to protect the right to have guns.
Also there are a lot of groups and associations that support guns, and they are very powerful in terms of political influence.
The 2 most famous gun supporting groups, which are The Rifle Association(NRA) and Gun Owners of America(GOA).
These organizations argue that if more people had guns, the number of shootings and attacks and other incidents would fall because now everyone has an equal force.
http://www.people-press.org/2014/12/10/growing-public-support-for-gun-rights/
Q8 and Q9
8. Which countries do NOT allow guns?
Every countries has its own gun policy. Nowadays, most of the advanced countries in the world do not allow citizens to hold guns. The only exception is the US. Outside north America and the rate of gun crimes is very low. Japan is the strictest country in terms of gun ownership. Japan thinks no one shall possess a firearm or firearms of sword or swords. Most European countries also think so, they do not let citizens to hold firearms. The only exception will be hunting, but still even for hunting, gun control is still very strict, it requires classes and written and practical exams should be passed as well. So it is safe to say the US is a exception in terms of guns ownership.
9. Are there anything those countries have in common?
Every countries has its own gun policy. Nowadays, most of the advanced countries in the world do not allow citizens to hold guns. The only exception is the US. Outside north America and the rate of gun crimes is very low. Japan is the strictest country in terms of gun ownership. Japan thinks no one shall possess a firearm or firearms of sword or swords. Most European countries also think so, they do not let citizens to hold firearms. The only exception will be hunting, but still even for hunting, gun control is still very strict, it requires classes and written and practical exams should be passed as well. So it is safe to say the US is a exception in terms of guns ownership.
9. Are there anything those countries have in common?
Needless to say, in those countries, the rate of firearm homicide is very low.
According to several researches, most of the countries that succeed in controlling the number of guns are advanced and developed countries.
Among those advanced countries, Japan has the lowest rate while America has the highest and it is significantly beyond number 2.
However, lower rate of firearm homicide does not mean lower crime rate in general.
For example, UK has fairly higher violent crime rates while the rate of firearm homicide is low.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/15/so-america-this-is-how-you-do-gun-control
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Crime/Violent-crime/Murder-rate
Answers for question 6 and 7
What are the opinions of the citizens about guns?
Why are guns allowed for hunting?
In America, obviously the opinions on guns are separated. Many people support guns because of self defense and at same time, many people are against guns because gun shooting accidents cannot stop happening. Before we talk about guns policy, it is a very important thing to know what American people think about the guns. What is the actual ratio of people who support guns and oppose guns? The answer is about half of all Americans oppose stricter gun control laws, a larger segment of the population than those who support tighter controls on guns, according to a new CNN poll. Despite large shooting accidents keep happening in recent years, the voice of gun rights is still strong in the US.
bibliography
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/21/politics/gun-control-poll-americans/
In America, shooting is allowed in most states and many people love hunting in America. They like to experience the self-sufficient lifestyle. The reason guns are allowed for hunting is simply because it is easier to kill with guns. Especially when you are hunting big animals, it is hard put down a huge bear or deer, even a elk. It takes sometimes more than one shot. A long range sniper is necessary for hunting. It is almost impossible for modern people to catch those animals without guns. However there are regulations in terms of hunting as well. In some states, certain kinds of guns are banned to use to kill certain animals.
bibliography
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/guns-for-hunting-people-are-different-legislation-should-reflect-that/276182/
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/big_game/regulations/weapons.asp
Answers for question 4 and 5
4. How would it be possible to own a gun?
5. How strict are the guns controled by the governments?
Not everyone can hold a gun, and that comes in common for every country. Typically, you must pass a certain test, where you are above age (differs dependng on countries), has no crime records, has no mental issues, is not addicted to drugs and alcohols, and is a citizen of the counrty you are trying to hold a gun in. You would also need a propor reason and knowledge to own a gun so you must get a licence before purchacing a gun.
As you can see from above, usually you must go through a strict check to own a gun, but also mentioned in the answer from question 3, America has many loop-holes in their laws. The strictness may differ in countries.
In Japan, guns are strictly controled by the government. There are many checks to purchase a gun, and after that, you must report every single reason for the shots.
5. How strict are the guns controled by the governments?
Not everyone can hold a gun, and that comes in common for every country. Typically, you must pass a certain test, where you are above age (differs dependng on countries), has no crime records, has no mental issues, is not addicted to drugs and alcohols, and is a citizen of the counrty you are trying to hold a gun in. You would also need a propor reason and knowledge to own a gun so you must get a licence before purchacing a gun.
As you can see from above, usually you must go through a strict check to own a gun, but also mentioned in the answer from question 3, America has many loop-holes in their laws. The strictness may differ in countries.
In Japan, guns are strictly controled by the government. There are many checks to purchase a gun, and after that, you must report every single reason for the shots.
2016年7月20日水曜日
Answer for question 3
3. What is the current gun control like in America?
Compaired to other countries, America is said that it has some of the most relaxing gun laws in the world. While many countries mark low gun homicide rate within 10 per 1 million people, The United States marked 29.7 per1 million people.
The graph below shows the rate of civilians gun per capita around the world. America marked 88.8 guns per 100 people, which is quite high compaired to other countries.
As you can see from the information above, it is obvious that there are many loop-holes in the current laws in America. There are typically background checks by having the FBI check the person's crime records, mental health, and other factors to see whether it is possible to sell someone a gun. People who are underage (under 18 for rifles and shot guns, under 21 for other guns), accused for a crime which would be imprisoned for more than an year, has a mental issue would usually fail this backgroundcheck, but since private deals do not require background checks, it is easy for many people to obtain a gun.
Bibliography
http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2015/12/4/9850572/gun-control-us-japan-switzerland-uk-canada
Compaired to other countries, America is said that it has some of the most relaxing gun laws in the world. While many countries mark low gun homicide rate within 10 per 1 million people, The United States marked 29.7 per1 million people.
The graph below shows the rate of civilians gun per capita around the world. America marked 88.8 guns per 100 people, which is quite high compaired to other countries.
As you can see from the information above, it is obvious that there are many loop-holes in the current laws in America. There are typically background checks by having the FBI check the person's crime records, mental health, and other factors to see whether it is possible to sell someone a gun. People who are underage (under 18 for rifles and shot guns, under 21 for other guns), accused for a crime which would be imprisoned for more than an year, has a mental issue would usually fail this backgroundcheck, but since private deals do not require background checks, it is easy for many people to obtain a gun.
Bibliography
http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2015/12/4/9850572/gun-control-us-japan-switzerland-uk-canada
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