History of Gun Control – 1934 – The National Firearms Act was passed as the first piece of national gun control legislation 1938 – The Federal Firearms Act (FFA) of 1938 required gun manufacturers, importers, and dealers to obtain a federal firearms license. It also defined a group of people, including convicted felons, who could not purchase guns, and mandated that gun sellers keep customer … Continue reading History of Gun Control

All three of these gun control activists were students on campus during the Parkland Highschool shooting on February 14th, 2018. This shooting resulted in the death of 17 people and a devastated student body. These brave students above and many others have now made it their mission to push the government to prevent others students from having to experience what they did. They have spoken … Continue reading The Countries Youngest Anti-gun Activists

Advantages of Gun Control: Most mass shootings in the US come from legally purchased firearms. Having access to a gun increases the risk of violence. People who shouldn’t own guns can still purchase them. Gun control does not require confiscation. It could reduce accidental injuries. Disadvantages of Gun Control Gun control legislation would likely create a black market. Fewer guns doesn’t change the condition of … Continue reading The Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Gun Control

-On March 18, Sacramento California police officers confronted Stephon Clark in his grandmother’s backyard, they appeared to believe that he was holding a gun. In the dark of night, they opened fire,shooting 20 rounds and hitting the 22-year-old eight times. -It turned out that the officers had made a mistake: What they thought was a firearm was actually a cellphone. This is not a uncommon occurrence due to the number of … Continue reading Why Police Shootings are Apart of the Gun Problem

1. Donate to these gun-control organizations: Everytown for Gun Safety Brady Campaign Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence 2. Participate in the March for Our Lives protests or similar protests that work to decrease gun violence and increase gun safety education.  3. Contact your politicians, encouraging them to stop taking money from the NRA and to work on law that … Continue reading Steps to Promote Gun Control

End of Civil War-1865 After the war, police violence expresses itself through lynchings, beating, and many other forms of harassment. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights legislation passed in Congress to address the systematic denial of rights of Black folks. Its aim was to provide protection to those wronged by the “misuse of power” Selma to Montgomery Marches-1965 Selma, Alabama: Civil rights activists are … Continue reading A Brief History of Police Brutality in the 19th Century 

Body-worn cameras are recording devices police officers wear as part of their uniforms to document what they see as they perform their duties. Body cameras continue to be a significant focus for state law makers as they consider and enact legislation to address police-community relations. Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia have created laws for body cameras. The laws on Body cameras vary by state. State Law … Continue reading Police and Body Cameras

According to the Smithsonian.com; in the era of the Jim Crow laws, aggressive dispersion tactics such as police dogs and fire hoses, against individuals in peaceful protests and sit-ins were the most widely publicized examples of police brutality in that era. Black newspapers reported incidents of police brutality throughout the early and mid-20th century and the popularization of radio storytelling spread those stories even further. … Continue reading An Age Old Issue