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One example of how design can be a very dangerous thing is the design of weaponry, such as a gun. Of course, guns are dangerous because of their ability to kill a person. Bullets are fired so quickly from a gun that is impossible to dodge them or and with the exception of wearing a bulletproof vest or being surrounded by something bullet proof, it is virtually impossible to protect yourself against a bullet. Guns were made with the intention to do harm. There are a lot of arguments that deal with the regulation of gun ownership and use, and whether or not stricter regulations on guns would actually be better for society. Many studies have been done to examine the relationship between gun ownership and homicide and suicide rates. Guns today are designed to be sleeker, more compact, easy to use, and above all effective. Guns are used in today’s society for recreational hunting, war, and personal protection. They were made specifically with the intention to cause harm, and are effective in doing so, which makes them an example of how design can also be a dangerous thing.
