Gun control Persuasive speech

[pbrollin]

hey, im new to the forums and im hoping yall could help me out. Im giving a speech trying to persuade my class at mtsu to get their carrying permit for safty. Anyone have any ideas on a way i could go about it?

thanks, Cory

[mcurrier]

Can't help you on that, others can probably do better, but...

Seriously, not to scare you off from doing it, but I'd have a 1st Amendment attorney on retainer before doing so. There is a story in the news a few weeks ago of another young man who wrote a paper or gave a speech on guns and the 'professor' reported the kid to college security and they made a big deal about it all saying that he was 'threatening' and 'scaring' people by his report. B.S.

I'm all for you doing it, just make some preparations in advance in case they try to make you look like a psycho gun lover nut case.

[bubbadavis]

In addition to presenting a compelling reason for getting a HCP, I would research and be prepared to address the "having a gun in the house makes you xx% more likely to be shot" and "x people die per year due to handguns" type arguements.

You need to address the touchy-feely bias against guns with facts. Use hard, verifiable facts to support your case. Do not use emotional arguements or opinions in your presentation.

[nj.piney]

welcome

[kcnative]

Look up two authors: John Lott and Gary Kleck. If you want to, send me a private msg with your email addy...I'll forward you a nice article about Kleck from FSU's alumni mag someone just forwarded to me. It speaks to your odds of harm if you are attacked and have/do not have a gun and other info.

I also gave a speech arguing against the banning of guns back when I was in college...I may still have that on a computer somewhere if you're interested in that as well.

I agree with the others...use statistical data to back up your opinion...it will go over a lot better.

[kcnative]

...and I always like to use the seat belt analogy. Chances are you won't need it, but it's a lot better to have it if you do.

[pws_smokeyjones]

One piece of resistance that you are going to get hit with are the statistic from police chiefs around the country. If at all possible, get some input from cops on the street to combat that. Most cops that are working a beat have a real understanding of the need for citizens to be able to defend themselves - as opposed to police chiefs are are elected and are just trying to keep their jobs by babbling on about 'public safety' etc...

[JHatmaker]

Here's the story on that student who got hassled. Just be smart about your presentation, and state solid facts. Obviously you can use situations like Virginia Tech, but the problem with that is that no guns are allowed on campuses. You could basically have two arguments: 1) Get a carry permit, and 2) get rid of the law against guns on college campuses so students can be protected. Places where guns are banned are the first places where an armed gunman crazy person is going to go, knowing few, if any, people will be armed there.

Professor Called Police After Student Presentation | The Recorder

[Guitarsnguns]

Here is a video link with some good points in support of your speech. Gun Control Myths I have to do one of those speeches this Tues. at NSCC. but I'm approaching gun control at an angle as a sub-topic in a speech concerning disinformation in communication and the media. Good luck!
BTW, my speech communication prof. unlike many academics, is a carry permit holder and red as can be. Not that it would stop me from speaking my mind if things were different. (See Ammendment 1, U.S. Constitution)

Also, I read the link posted about the student who was hasseled. Kinda makes me want to sell all of my registered weapons. That's preposterous!

[kcnative]

Professor Called Police After Student Presentation | The Recorder

From the link:

“After all, a university campus is a place for the free and open exchange of ideas.”

BWAHAHAHAHA

That's a good one. I didn't know it was a comedy piece.