Kepemilikan Senjata Api dan Keamanan Individu di Amerika Serikat

Abstract

The United States, a developed country, has legalized gun ownership for its civilian population. This right is enshrined in the Second Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1791. The long history of gun use in the United States forms the basis for guaranteeing civilians' rights to gun ownership. In the modern era, gun ownership is regulated by federal and state gun control laws. The original purpose of these rights was to establish a sense of security within society. However, existing gun control measures have proven ineffective in addressing the threats to individual security posed by gun violence. This qualitative research employs a Liberalism theory approach, supported by the concepts of individual security, gun culture, the culture of fear, and gun control. The emergence of these threats highlights the ineffectiveness of the current gun control regime. The failure of gun control in the United States can be attributed to the insufficient oversight exercised by federal and state governments, a situation heavily influenced by Second Amendment activism. Therefore, it is imperative for the U.S. government to demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring individual safety, which is its primary responsibility.