Evaluating Gun Regulation

Gun Regulation
Student's Name
Institution
Gun Regulation
Gun ownership in the United States has been to blame for the prevalence of gun-related violence and mass shooting that has tarnished the country's image on a global scale. The proponents of liberty to own a gun argue that it is a constitutional right protected by the Second Amendment (White, 2019). However, the issue of gun control often sparks unending debate and division, with the opposers of strict regulation of gun ownership seemingly carrying all day. Although the state and the federal governments have a role to play in the regulation of gun ownership, the state and local governments ought to have more control over the issue for a better outcome.
The state has a higher chance of implementing and enforcing the policies enacted to regulate gun ownership and responsible use. The federal agencies that span a larger geographical area would have their workforce strained and incapable of effectively enforcing the regulations. State authority also p...