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Introduction

It is believed that, when the communities are disarmed with the guns, there is the general possibility of crime reduction in the public. Therefore, this helps a lot in providing safety in the community. It is believed that, if weapons are taken away from the citizens, then the offenders will not be able to access guns and other related dangerous weapons that are used to oppress the innocent members of a community. This paper establishes the impact of disarming the community, and if it can reduce the crime rate.

Thesis statement

The main purpose of choosing this topic is due to the fact that the law makers have a belief that when guns are eliminated from the hands of the public, will make the community safe enabling them to live in peace as proven by U.S national reports. However, several researchers are presenting differing results. Notably, the rate of crime has extremely increased in most states, after the implementation of the firearms control act. The states include Washington DC, Minnesota and Chicago. After the passage of the Act on Firearms Control in 1975 in Washington, DC, figures indicate that crime rate rose from 60% to 76%. This is due to murder cases in Washington DC. On the other hand, in Chicago the rate of killing crimes went up by 15% (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2015).

Hypothesis

Broadly speaking, the key aspect of this topic to pursue the study is hypothetical aspect, that is, there is an affirmative connection in crime reduction through disarming the community. The reason is that the world has shown a diverse consequence from this hypothesis. The study will be significant in presenting the effects for increase in crime rate after the gun are eliminated from the public. For example, several researchers believe that when the community is disarmed it makes it more vulnerable to the few illegally possessed firearms (Maguire, 2007).

The working solution to the problem will include the following strategies. First and foremost, elimination of guns is important. The criminal department of U.S in collaboration with the community must address the issues and effects of guns in general public. To achieve that, the department carried out the research on the cost of operation. Subsequently, in the reports of firearms and tobacco about an initiative for youth crime gun control, several programs were developed to advocate for overall reduction of firearms (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2015). The agencies that participated in this program helped to trace some of the crime guns. Similarly, as law enforcement was established to acquire and trace the firearms, it became easier to handle any criminal offenses (Patton, 1990).

The national tracing center was developed. This helps to trace and analyze crimes by providing the mapping and jurisdiction of law enforcement. According to crime gun reports, the staff of youth initiative on gun control provided the locally based programs to deal with gun control. Additionally, in the field of operation, investigations and inspections, the criminal department in collaboration with federal and local agencies, conducts criminal investigation and regular inspections. Therefore, they help to trace and investigate the serial numbers of the gun that is according to a national survey.

Measurement and analysis approach

The key points that research will be based on during measurement and analysis of the report include: general facts, constitution, crime and self-defense, criminal sources of guns and ownership. In this case, the data will be gathered and analyzed using the following methods. (1) Registration, this process involves finding information from licensed personnel and companies. This method is useful when implementing for other purpose other than data collection (Patton, 1990). (2) Questionnaire, this can be handed out by email, questionnaires may be used to collect regular information on the occurrence of crimes in specific areas. Data that is collected here include general facts about crime and criminal sources. Questionnaires require the individuals to fill themselves so they require literate people. Furthermore, there is an observation; this requires direct observation of crimes and general facts about the offenses. Lastly, interviews, these require obtaining the information by inquiring and are recorded by the enumerators (Patton, 1990).

Applicable resources

There are several sources of information; however the major source of information for the research is the U.S. Department of Criminal Justice. Other relevant sources of information include the Bureau of Justice Statistics, community and the law enforcers such as police and county sheriffs. These sources have adequate information that can help the researcher obtain findings if fewer guns imply fewer crimes (Maguire, 2007).

Ethical standards

Following are the ethical and legal duties that are used to ensure that final report will be of the highest ethical standards. Firstly, professionalism, this requires diligence, competence, respect, worthiness and respect of others. Secondly, responsibility to research topics, it describes what is required to protect the interest of subject which is human not only during data collection but when the interpretation and analysis of reports in general. In addition, it advisable to publish and report all sources, minimize deception and adhere to research guidelines Borum and Grisso, 1996).

References

Borum, R., & Grisso, T. (1996). Establishing standards for criminal forensic reports: An empirical analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 24(3), 297-317.