Carrying a concealed handgun in public is permitted in all 50 states as of 2013? Illinois became the last state to enact concealed carry legislation. Seven states allow carrying a concealed weapon on public college or university campuses, twenty-one states ban concealed weapons on campus, and twenty-two leave the decision up to the individual college or university. Everyone eighteen and over should have the right to apply for for a handgun permit, as long as they have a clean background, and haven’t been to jail. Some say being able to carry guns at eighteen shouldn’t be allowed, while others say it is a must so civilians can be protected.
The effectiveness of self defense training and/or combat training to reduce the effectiveness of an untrained aggressor with a …show more content…
Law enforcement officers and 622 other people were killed nationally this past year (not in self defense) by private individuals legally allowed to carry concealed handguns. Concealed handgun permit holders in Texas were arrested for weapon-related offenses at a rate 81% higher than the rest of the Texas population. Also criminals are more likely to carry a gun if they suspect that victims may also be armed. Felons report that they often carry firearms to deter victims from resisting. (http://gun-control.procon.org/)
Public safety should be left to professional police officers, not private citizens with little or no expert training. Some states, such as Georgia and Maryland, do not require any training before receiving a concealed carry permit. Meanwhile in Alaska, Arizona, Wyoming, and Vermont, a permit is not necessary to carry a concealed gun. Police officers, are required to have training before they get weapons and a certain number of training hours throughout the year. Therefore, citizens should have to get training before allowed to carry a firearm.
The effectiveness of self defense training and/or combat training to reduce the effectiveness of an untrained aggressor with a …show more content…
Law enforcement officers and 622 other people were killed nationally this past year (not in self defense) by private individuals legally allowed to carry concealed handguns. Concealed handgun permit holders in Texas were arrested for weapon-related offenses at a rate 81% higher than the rest of the Texas population. Also criminals are more likely to carry a gun if they suspect that victims may also be armed. Felons report that they often carry firearms to deter victims from resisting. (http://gun-control.procon.org/)
Public safety should be left to professional police officers, not private citizens with little or no expert training. Some states, such as Georgia and Maryland, do not require any training before receiving a concealed carry permit. Meanwhile in Alaska, Arizona, Wyoming, and Vermont, a permit is not necessary to carry a concealed gun. Police officers, are required to have training before they get weapons and a certain number of training hours throughout the year. Therefore, citizens should have to get training before allowed to carry a firearm.