The Great Gun Debate
Although Guns are involved in crime in the United States, new gun control laws should not be created because guns can be used as protection, may be a way of life, and can help reduce crime.
One reason why gun control laws should not be created is that guns can be used as protection. Since Illinois passed a law that gives citizens the right to concealed carry, crime has dropped significantly. When a robber fled through the back door of a phone store, an 86 year old man decided to pursue the robber. With legal firearm in hand the man stopped the robber and held him until police arrived to make the arrest. Chicago police reported that robberies leading to arrests and burglary have dropped by 20% while motor vehicle theft has declined by 26% (“Concealed Carry”). With the new law allowing concealed carry, criminals do not know who will be able to fire back.
Along with providing protection, guns can also provide an income that may be crucial to a family. Many people participated in gun shooting competitions. Gun control laws restrict marksmen from using certain firearms. Another way of income is by selling firearms and ammunition. Many gun control laws and …show more content…
Chicago police reported that after the state allowed concealed carry the amount of crime decreased significantly; robberies leading to arrests and burglary have dropped by 20% while motor vehicle theft has dropped by 26%. “The homicide rate hit a 56 year low in the first quarter” of the year that concealed carry was allowed (“Concealed Carry”). Crime has decreased while gun ownership has increased for two decades. In the United States the number of murders that involve firearms are decreasing; since 2003 murder has dropped by 17% (Barrett 30). Americans have to question the saying “more guns equals more crime” (Barrett
Although Guns are involved in crime in the United States, new gun control laws should not be created because guns can be used as protection, may be a way of life, and can help reduce crime.
One reason why gun control laws should not be created is that guns can be used as protection. Since Illinois passed a law that gives citizens the right to concealed carry, crime has dropped significantly. When a robber fled through the back door of a phone store, an 86 year old man decided to pursue the robber. With legal firearm in hand the man stopped the robber and held him until police arrived to make the arrest. Chicago police reported that robberies leading to arrests and burglary have dropped by 20% while motor vehicle theft has declined by 26% (“Concealed Carry”). With the new law allowing concealed carry, criminals do not know who will be able to fire back.
Along with providing protection, guns can also provide an income that may be crucial to a family. Many people participated in gun shooting competitions. Gun control laws restrict marksmen from using certain firearms. Another way of income is by selling firearms and ammunition. Many gun control laws and …show more content…
Chicago police reported that after the state allowed concealed carry the amount of crime decreased significantly; robberies leading to arrests and burglary have dropped by 20% while motor vehicle theft has dropped by 26%. “The homicide rate hit a 56 year low in the first quarter” of the year that concealed carry was allowed (“Concealed Carry”). Crime has decreased while gun ownership has increased for two decades. In the United States the number of murders that involve firearms are decreasing; since 2003 murder has dropped by 17% (Barrett 30). Americans have to question the saying “more guns equals more crime” (Barrett