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Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves ,while others think this can lead to many social security problems in the society ,what is your opinion , use specific reasons to support your opinion

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A number of individuals believe that
weapons
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 can be purchased and used by common people for self-protection,
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 others consider that
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 can be too dangerous and may lead to social issues
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 as
insecure
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an insecure
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 environment in society.
This
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 essay completely supports the second point of view
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 the possibility of wrong use of these devices
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 the fact that
wide
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the wide
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 spreading of
weapons
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 may lead to a general lack of security in the community. On the one hand, the owner of the handgun can misuse it
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 the lack of proper weapon handling training.
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, the homeowner can be scarred by neighbours' teenagers making silly jokes in the night, thinking that someone is trying to break into their house and shoot a child in the dark. Utilizing
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 a dangerous device requires serious training, practice and responsibility.
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weapons
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 must be used only by professionals
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 as police officers.
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, knowing that someone next to you might carry a gun can cause anxiety and lead to the feeling of being constantly unsafe in the community.
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The wide
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 spread of
weapons
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 in the hands of common people may compromise the general level of trust and support in society. In conclusion,
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 there
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 some possibilities of using handguns for genuine reasons of self-protection, too much would be lost
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 of wide using it. Lack of trust and security in the society
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 the chances of deaths of innocent members of
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the community
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 are a too high price for that. Police work should be prioritised to ensure a secure environment.
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Make sure to provide more specific examples to support your arguments. For instance, you could mention statistics or case studies regarding gun-related incidents to strengthen your points.
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Ensure that each main point in your argument is fully developed. Expanding on each idea a bit more will provide a clearer and more comprehensive response.
coherence cohesion
Consider using more cohesive devices and connectors to further improve the flow of your essay. Words like 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' and 'however' can help to emphasize and link your points more effectively.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which helps to frame your argument well.
coherence cohesion
The main points are logically structured and easy to follow, making the argument clear and persuasive.
task achievement
The language used is appropriate for the task and demonstrates a good grasp of English.

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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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