For as long as there have been men and women on this planet, there has been violence. It is an immutable fact. In all likelihood, there will always be violence within the human race. Robert Heinlein said: “Violence, naked force, has solved more problems in history than any other factor, and the contrary view is wishful thinking at its worst. Nations and people who forget this fundamental truth have always paid with their lives and liberties." Indeed, it is plausible. The premise of these arguments is that giving a creature with a proven track record of violence a incredibly powerful tool of destruction is far from wise As an alternative, this article proposes limiting access to such powerful devices (semi-automatic firearms) through the use of tracking methods, to restricted sales. and increased penalties for illegal possession of firearms. The firearms most specifically affected are semi-automatic weapons, including repeating rifles and handguns. United States (in the Bill of Rights) specifically grants American citizens the right to keep and bear arms. The Founding Fathers saw the power of firearms and knew they would be challenged. But the firearms of our ancestors were not as powerful as the ones we face today. Black powder rifles have a repetition rate of approximately one shot every 45 seconds. They're deadly, sure, but not as deadly as a repeating semi-automatic handgun with a 17-round magazine that can pump 17 rounds into another human's chest in just a few seconds. Arguably, these modern weapons are more powerful than a human should be able to wield. The power a gun gives a man is, in certain circumstances, supreme power. The argument here is not to...... middle of paper ...... cts with one's life." Indeed, this document does not advocate the complete removal of all firearms, but only selective restriction of certain extra-powerful models. American citizens should be allowed to hunt and protect themselves from wild animals or intruders. Simple bolt-action rifles and/or black powder models are arguably sufficient for these purposes. children deserve a future where the threat of their peers entering their school with semi-automatic weapons and firing hundreds of rounds at their peers is almost non-existent. Indeed, there will always be evil among us and they can use. these simple weapons which are permitted for evil But the extent of this damage would be much less. May our future contain many great freedoms for all and may there be reasonable limits which protect the freedom of all men. to seek happiness while living without fear..