Shouldn’t there be a sense of security when going into work daily? Everyday we go on to work, school and many other places, but do not think about the “what if’s”. There are multitudes of individuals whose sole purpose is to inflict pain on people. Recently in the U.S, we have enacted “gun-free zones”. These “gun-free zones” have proven catastrophic in their casualties. With this being said, it is imperative that we arm our veterans and current military personnel, so that they can continue to shield us from the evil of these people. We should arm military personnel because being in the military is physically and mentally challenging, they already know how to use their service weapon properly, and …show more content…
Whenever a person joins the military they are putting their life on the line for their country and our safety. The toll that war takes on a person is astronomical. These people who are away at war are being mentally and physically toughened, whether it’s seeing people being killed or them doing the killing, it is helping their ability to come back home and be self-disciplined. Being able to protect their homeland is a reason why they may have gone into the military, so protecting federal officials will fall into that category as well. Protecting a federal building is not an easy task, but it should be manageable for a person who has endured the military path.
Why not arm a serviceman who already knows how to properly use a weapon? The first thing that is taught in boot camp is how to properly execute a weapon. When the men and women return home from war, they already have the knowledge of the weapon and can properly use it to protect their homeland. Having knowledgeable armed guards at federal buildings will reduce the number of casualties significantly. If we place a regular citizen with no prior experience out in front of the federal building there is a possibility that they will not be able to provide the amount of protection as our veterans