Over the past five years, Americans have witnessed many horrific tragedies related to gun violence. Each of these terrible events was accompanied by intense media coverage and, subsequently, government pressure for increased gun control. On the surface, these movements to take guns away from Americans may seem justified because of these events. In reality, the federal government is encroaching on our Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Conspiracy theorists have been around for thousands of years. In our society, we are taught that those who perpetuate conspiracy theories and those who believe them are paranoid, uneducated and, most of the time, psychologically deficient. Due to the derogatory nature of involvement in such a group, people who believe that there are clandestine, evil activities going on behind the scenes have always been in the minority. However, recent controversies between the government and those who support the right to bear arms have reversed the situation. A recent poll of Republicans showed that 62 percent believe the government is secretly trying to take guns away from the public (62 percent). Many say the government played a role in tragedies that swayed public opinion on gun control. The extent of the connection between these events and government involvement is debatable, but if you look more closely at the government's intentions and each of these tragic cases, it is clear that you too will see a connection. In recent decades, lawmakers have infringed on some constitutional rights. One of the most important, the right to bear arms, is a topic that comes up again and again. Why would a government want to disarm its citizens? The answer is simple. If the citizen... middle of paper ...... ok Shooting” was a hoax. After Navy Yard Shooting. " Wired.com. Condé Nast, September 20, 2013. Web. October 17, 2013. Prince, Sam. " Washington Navy Yard Conspiracy Theories: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know. " Heavy. Sucrets, September 18, 2013 Web. October 17, 2013. Beck, Glenn. « Obama: Navy Yard shooting “should lead to some kind of transformation”. Glenn Beck The fusion of entertainment and lights. Mercury Radio Arts, September 23, 2013. Web. October 17, 2013. Adams, Mike, ed. “Batman Shooting in Colorado Shows Clear Signs of Staged.” Natural News, July 20, 2012. Web. Dimiero, Ben and Matt Gertz. “The Crazy World of Gun Rights Radio How Gun Activists Team Up With Fringe Conspiracy Theorists” The Media Matters for America. 2013. Web 17 October. 2013.