Firearms are an important part of American culture; guns are used for various tasks. These firearms have recently gotten a bad name due to criminals doing horrible things with them. However, anything can acquire a negative review or reputation due to incorrect usage. A pencil can receive the label of a weapon if placed in the wrong hands and participates in a horrible act. A pencil can be a weapon that states incorrect information or offensive facts that can destroy people. There have been tragedies that have given guns a bad name, but if the person didn't have that terrible reputation, the gun wouldn't choose to take this action. I agree that there should be stricter rules and that some banning of certain models would be good, but not all guns should have to reward for these acts. Not all Americans should suffer from criminal acts; Many American citizens use firearms responsibly for hunting, self-defense or security and sporting events. Countless sportsmen around the world commonly use firearms for hunting. Occasionally this is the main contribution to the nourishment of a family. Various men and women believe that it is necessary to provide for one's family through sustenance from the land. Numerous animals are easy to find in the wild, which provides a variety of meat for hunters. For particular athletes this meat is superior to any store-bought substance. Many sportsmen spend countless hours in the woods chasing these animals. According to Bob Adams' article, President Bill Clinton indicated in 1993 “I come from a state where half the people have hunting and fishing licenses, this is a big part of American culture, we even close the schools for the first day of deer season.” Athletes prepare everything... between paper...... and sporting events. Not all citizens believe in guns or want guns that fit perfectly, that's their decision and their opinion. However, not all firearms should be taken away from citizens who respect them and use them wisely. Works Cited Barbara Mantel, Gun Control: http://library.cqpress.com.proxy01.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/cqresearcher/document.php?id=cqresrre2013030800&type=hitlist&num=1#.UoRXAuIbw1kBob Adams, Gun Control Debate: http://library.cqpress.com.proxy01.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/cqresearcher/document.php?id=cqresrre2004111200&type=hitlist&num=14#.UoRg5OIbw1lGun Owners of America, 2004 Gun Control Fact Sheet: http:// gunowners. org/fs0404.htmKentucky Hunters for the Hungry, http://www.huntersforhungry.org/ National Rifle Association of America NRA Sports 3 Gun Shooting Event, http://nrasports.nra.org/3-gun-shooting-events. aspx