Within the criminal justice system one of the most renowned weapons used, is a handgun. It has been around as early as 1364, when the first firearm was built. The invention of handguns started off as a tool of protection and tactical defense, but later evolved into many more uses such as hunting, sports and even hobbies. Many have considered it to be one of the greatest inventions but like any other inventions there are flaws that comes with it, like being known as one of the biggest cause of deaths. In 2013 when all 50 states gained the rights to carrying a concealed handgun, it became a dilemma. As 22 states are allowed to decide whether concealed handguns are permitted on school campus or not. 7 states actually allow individuals to carry concealed handguns on campus grounds. There are tons of arguments out there that debates whether concealed weapons being allowed on campus would help individuals feel more safe or threatened by it.
Deter Crime or Increase of Crime
One might say that carrying a concealed handgun can help deter crime rather than instigating a crime. According to Ultius.com students are more likely to arm themselves for self defense in case if there were any acts of aggression towards or within the school and for them to feel a sense security when carrying one. For …show more content…
On thetrace.org Evan Defilippis and Devin Hughes writes about how research does indicate that concealed handguns on campus does not make college safer. There has been a study done by David Hemenway at Harvard who has examined data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and found that women almost never successfully fend off the assaulter with a firearm. Mainly because of shock and statistic shows that most of the time when someone sexually assaults another is someone that they know. Hence another reason why they refrain from using their
Deter Crime or Increase of Crime
One might say that carrying a concealed handgun can help deter crime rather than instigating a crime. According to Ultius.com students are more likely to arm themselves for self defense in case if there were any acts of aggression towards or within the school and for them to feel a sense security when carrying one. For …show more content…
On thetrace.org Evan Defilippis and Devin Hughes writes about how research does indicate that concealed handguns on campus does not make college safer. There has been a study done by David Hemenway at Harvard who has examined data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and found that women almost never successfully fend off the assaulter with a firearm. Mainly because of shock and statistic shows that most of the time when someone sexually assaults another is someone that they know. Hence another reason why they refrain from using their