Know+Guns,+Know+Peace,+Know+Safety.


 * __ Gun Laws __**

**Explanation of what Gun laws are/do** Gun laws are laws that restrict, regulate, and control the distribution, selling, use and ownership of guns.

**Why are Gun Laws an ethical issue?** An ethical issue is “a problem that requires a person or organisation to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical or wrong (unethical)” – (Buisness-Dictionary.com, 2015). Gun laws fit the criteria of being an ethical issue by the way that they stir up many controversial topics of whether it is right or wrong. The reasons why people have trouble coming to a common agreement, is the way culture in different places impact peoples view of the issue. This occurs through things like religion, what they view the effects as, the issue of choice and the “freedom” to choose. Their culture can also impact how places react to change, and what they believe should control the law.

**How Australia reacted to Gun Laws and why** Australia embraced Gun Laws and it became a large political issue in the 1980’s. Although Guns and other firearms are illegal, they do have tougher regulations for owning them in Australia. An example is the requirement for a firearm license and have secure storage. This may not seem like tough requirements but it is stricter than other areas which don’t require a license, permit, secure storage, or registration. Most Australians tend to agree with the Laws on guns, as they can still be used for things like hunting, but it is harder for someone to gain access to a gun for the wrong purposes. These wrong purposes include murdering, armed robbery and other illegal acts. One reason why Australia may have reacted positively to Gun Laws is the overall personality of Australians. When someone is asked to describe an Australian, they are likely to include being laid back, easy going, optimists and embrace change. This would therefor make them more open to a change in law that could help make the community safer and not overreact saying its violating their “freedom”.

Though Australia has embraced gun laws, Texas hasn’t. In Texas, you do not need a state permit, registration, or owner’s license, and the law also permits carrying a concealed gun onto a college campus. Most Texan’s agree with having almost non-existence gun laws, as it is also in their culture. One of the “slogans” for the U.S. is that it is a “free country” and “the land of the free”. With this being said, most laws revolve around the issue of choice and having a lot of freedom, as it is seen as one of the main values. Another reason why Texas has little gun laws is that the Second Amendment of the United Sates Constitution says that everyone has the right to bear arms. Because the constitution is seen as the backbone to most laws and a major influence during lawful debates, the United Sates is reluctant to go against that.
 * How Texas reacted to Gun Laws and why **



**The two sides of the argument shown in images** **First Image (Against Gun Laws)-**//All law-Abiding students, Faculty, and Staff of this institution have been disarmed for your convenience// **Second Image (Pro Gun Laws)-**//This news report shows Gun deaths decreasing after Gun Laws were implemented in Australia,// // but a U.S. shooting occurring at the same time and Obama wanting to implement Gun laws like Australia and the UK //

The reactions of Australia and Texas towards gun laws are both very strong and conflicting. While Australia choose to take the “for” response and even pay people to turn in their firearms, Texas stands very firm on the “against” side and make popular use of the slogan, “know Guns, Know Peace, Know Safety".
 * Comparison ** ** of the reactions **

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