Some people believe that individuals should be allowed to own a gun as a means to protect themselves and their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is a conflicting view on whether a

person

should own a

gun

or not to defend themselves and their

families

. I completely disagree that an individual should own a weapon because owners could unexpectedly

use

it for other purposes and children might curiously trigger the weapon.

Moreover

, ownership of guns can pose a threat to

families

because there is a possibility that it can be used accidentally. Other members of the family might

use

weapons for agenda

such

as revenge on someone they hate. Children might find the

gun

and accidentally

use

it.

For instance

, there were reported cases where the guns were left attended by parents and the child was able to unlock the safety lock of the

gun

and pulled the trigger. I believe that situations like these could be prevented if the family do not possess guns and the government must ensure the community that they are safe.

Furthermore

, an individual that owned a

gun

may

use

it for other purposes. Especially if

this

person

has mental health issues

such

as schizophrenia, which may act dangerously to other people.

For example

in the USA, there were cases that a

person

murdered all the students and teachers inside the classroom without a reason. These unfortunate scenarios could lead to trauma for the survivors and the

families

they have left. I do think that these consequences could be avoided and must be not allowed to happen. In conclusion, I completely disagree that an individual should not have a

gun

in order to protect their

families

because

this

could end a tragedy in the family and the different attitudes of a

person

owning a weapon is unpredictable.