topic in the United States in the last couple of years, with the United States having 88.8 guns for every 100 people. People argue whether individuals should have the right to own and carry weapons or whether there should be a stricter regulation on guns. With crimes occurring everywhere in the United States it’s only logical to allow those who qualify for a concealed weapon the right to obtain a permit to carry. With the recent laws of concealed carry weapons being allowed in all 50 states and Jerry
If a person don’t carry a concealed weapon, how will they be able to protect themselves and their precious family from vicious criminals? Shall issue states are states that citizens may apply and be considered by the state for a gun permit which is also known as concealed carry. John R. Lott, is an economist and has received his Ph.D. in economics from UCLA. He claimed "shall-issue" concealed carry laws reduced murders by 8.5%, rapes by 5%, aggravated assaults by 7%, and robbery by 3%, according
The Benefits of Concealed Carry Did you know that the concealed carry of firearms has dropped the crime rates in every state across the United States in the states that enforce it. Concealed carry is a very controversial topic in the U.S.. Citizens are either on the pro side, or they are totally against it. Every state in the union either has a law or is in the process of making a law for the concealed carry of weapons. The concealed carry of firearms drastically lowers the crime rates and make
The right to carry a concealed handgun has been a sensitive subject for years, however, due to recent acts of gun related violence, the issue has become a political controversy. Although the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution which states, “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed”, guarantees citizens the right to bear arms, the argument is based on the interpretation of when and
Concealed carry is among one of the most touchy subjects in America but it gives security to people who qualify to carry and is a basic right to the American people. Concealed carry varies from state to state but should not be prohibited anywhere due to the good it can and does cause. With dealing with weapons there is always the risk of bodily injury but that is reduced if the person next you possibly has a weapon. Not knowing who has a weapon keeps people from committing crimes simply from the
Concealed Carry American Act of 2018 Handgun purchase and conceal carry age should be lowered to age 18 because gun control laws do not deter crime; gun ownership and especially concealed gun ownership deters crime, It is a strong United States Constitutional right, It statistically saves many lives per year., and Concealed handguns protect the people who cannot always rely on police forces for protection. We the people need to step up to protect our loved ones. Gun control would not deter crime
and more gun laws. There are people that feel strongly on both sides of this issue. Neither side wants more gun violence; the question is how to control gun violence. The Second Amendment to the United States constitution states “a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”(U.S. Constitution). The founding fathers included this in our bill of rights because they feared the federal government might
Third, carrying a concealed firearm is a human right. According to a 2014 study in George Mason Law & Economics Research Paper by Nelson Lund, Ph.D., Professor at George Mason University School of Law, stated that “the right to self-defense and to the means of defending oneself is a basic natural right that grows out of the right to life” (1). The right of self-defense is the first law of nature; it is a right that government ought to respect. The law-abiding citizens should have the right to defend
more Americans are choosing to obtain a permit for a concealed handgun. Unfortunately, most of these shootings are taking place in public buildings where people are banned from bringing their concealed weapons. If these types of bans do not stop criminals, then law-abiding citizens should not be denied the chance to protect themselves and others. There should not be any public building where a person that has legally obtained a concealed-carry permit can not be allowed to bring his or her weapon
Concealed Gun Carry is an very sensitive topic to discuss. Though many lives have been lost due to no solution being made to the decision on concealed gun carry. In the Unites States violence is increasing along with other terrible crimes including assault. Some people view allowing concealed gun carry will become more problematic in the U.S. Others believe allowing concealed gun carry can help improve lower violent crime rates. I believe gun concealed gun carry laws should be allow because
Concealed weapons permits, could be one of the biggest conflicts going on right now. The world is as not a dangerous place, it’s only as dangerous as you make it. Just like guns, guns are not dangerous nor do they make people dangerous; people make guns dangerous. Their major controversy over people carrying guns on their make cause an increase in crime. Along with and increase crime critics also are saying carrying a concealed weapon does not mean a dangerous person will get their hands on one.
of 2013, all 50 states allow concealed carry of handguns (Concealed Carry Reciprocity Maps), although a few states don’t require a permit and the standards for licensing vary greatly from state to state. In the U.S. most states are “Shall Issue” states. This means they will grant anybody a permit that meets certain guidelines such as being 21 or older and not having any felony convictions, a history of mental illness or domestic abuse. A handful of other states are “May Issue” states. In these other
amendment states that you have a right to own and use arms for protection? Kentucky passed a law in 1813 that prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons. In May 1987, Florida passed a “shall-issue” law that became a model for other states. There were 11 states that have the “may-issue” law which allowed permits. On July 8, 2011, Wisconsin became the 49th state to allow concealed carry. (ProCon.org) Adults who go through training and obtain a permit should be able to carry a concealed handgun. “Their
Living in a rural area of Wisconsin, I have always grown up with guns around, especially for hunting and recreational activities, such as shooting trap. Gun control is a large controversy throughout the United states, but in Wisconsin, there is much debate on what should be done. Michael Steele once said, “You can have all the gun control laws in the country, but if you don't enforce them, people are going to find a way to protect themselves. We need to recognize that bad people are doing bad things
can be done to improve this situation? Security can only cover parts of the campus at a time. Spontaneous outbreaks of crime can be thwarted if students actively participate in stopping crimes. Allowing students who have obtained a Concealed Handgun License, CHL, to carry a gun on campus will make campuses safer and reduce the amount of school shootings and other forms of crimes common to college campuses. In order to obtain a CHL a person has to be “21 year of age or older, clean criminal history
and proven methods. The idea of every legal person can carry on educational campuses can be accomplished with the implementation of proper training. The training standards for concealed carry license should be standard, with additional training for specialized locations. There is training for active shooter situations every school, the issue is the ability to execute the plan. With the proper style of training every campus in the United States could be safer and operate with less fear among the students
Throughout the past decade or so the Second Amendment rights issues have arisen with the demand of individuals rights to keep and bear arms. The constitution states the “a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” In the court case upheld in the Supreme Court Columbia vs. Heller, the ongoing debate of this interpretation of the Second Amendment. Heller, a special officer in Washington D.C., was
schools in the United States. They want all the teachers to carry a concealed weapon at the school, and nobody will know if the teachers are carrying a gun at the school or not. This law does not require to tell the parents of the students, that their kid’s teacher is carrying a concealed weapon a weapon while he/she teaching them. I believe that teachers should not be allowed to carry a concealed weapon at the school because it is unsafe for the students, teachers are
their home away from home. Unfortunately, not all colleges allow students, faculty, and staff to carry a concealed handgun on campus. Concealed and carry is best defined as when a person is carrying a concealed firearm in public. When carrying a concealed handgun, you are protecting both yourself and others around you. In addition, the Constitution says you have the right to bear arms in the United States, which allows us to be more alert and careful when doing so. Not only will colleges
not be infringed.” The Second Amendment supports conceal and carry by stating “the right to bear arms.” That statement should be exemplified as to have a gun in public. People need to have a weapon ready for use in case of emergency. Not in a car or locked up inside a house, but in reach of the certified personnel. According to the opposing side on ProCon.org, the article Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun states: “the amendment is not unlimited and should permit weapons only