1 . Guns have a special place in American culture, and though not everyone agrees on whether or not they are a good thing, there is no mistaking that they will be part of the cultural landscape for some time. To answer the question, no, not everyone has a gun.
Americans use guns for one of two uses: either for sport, where they can use them on firing ranges or for hunting in approved areas, or for self-protection. The latter is where most people begin to take sides, either arguing for the removal of guns from society or allowing more people to have them. There are organizations and community groups for both sides and both sides have strong feelings.
Legally, there are restrictions on gun owners.
It is important to remember, however, that the news stories that make the United States seem like a dangerous place are deceiving; guns are not everywhere or constant.
| A．You are only allowed to purchase a firearm if you have had a background check and meet certain legal requirements. |
| B．There have been many enlightening articles on gun control in America. |
| C．If you were to visit the United States for two months the only gun you might see is in a museum or on a police officer. |
| D．Less than fifty percent of homes in the United States own weapons, and many of those homes are in rural areas where guns may have a greater use. |
| E．More people are deciding to legalize their gun transactions instead of buying them on the black market. |
| F．What alarms people the most about American gun culture are the illegal guns and shooting, which make some places feel unsafe. |
