Concealed carry in the United States

safety of the lives of students and faculty on campus. A. Research has shown, the higher rate of ownership of guns has increased the amount of suicides and homicides (Journal of American College Health, Volume 58, NO. 3, 248). B. Individuals who carry firearms have a seventeen-fold higher chance of suicides than those who do not have firearms in their possession (Ransford, 1). C. FBI statistics show guns are more likely to be used for self-harm or the harm of others than for self-defense…

Gina Aine Cathy Jones English 1A, 48354 2/28/16 Reading Response #3 Shootings & Mass Killings in the U.S.: Masculinity, Masculinity, Masculinity In the article, “Shootings” the author Adam Gopnik it is part of everyone life that there always are the risk of being danger where every you go to the shopping malls, the schools, at the political events, in people workplaces, in a movie theater or other different location. No matter the shootings are they always at the school shootings. Life is…

A two part comparative public notice image. Both signs would be posted in the parking lot and entrance to a school. The image is clearly designed to deter crime on the campus. A sign that states that the teachers are not only armed but are also trained would prevent another school tragedy. In the state of Texas legislators are hotly debating the benefits of allowing guns on college campuses. There are already several ISD’s in Texas who are considering having armed teachers on campuses. David…

having the permit for concealed weapon carry. People being able to carry guns and threaten unarmed and armed civilians every day. The laws on this topic are weak, people are taken by surprise, and it is a severe safety hazard. Therefore, concealed weapon carry is a threat to our society. Concealed weapon carry is a threat to our society because the laws are weak. According to “The Scourge of Concealed Weapons” by the famous New York Times newspaper, they state that "states have made it…

Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? It is legal for an adult to carry a concealed handgun in all fifty states, some states require permits to do so and others do not. There are many reasons why adults should have the right to carry a concealed handgun, one being to protect themselves against armed criminals. Another one simply being that the second amendment gives them the right to and lastly concealed handguns could help potentially stop public shootings in their…

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neighborhood activists to politicians at Capitol Hill, have expressed their opinions as to what the city and its residents could do to either minimize or eradicate the violence. In late 2013, the state of Illinois passed the Concealed Carry Law which permitted registered gun owners to carry a concealed weapon on their person. Though many pro-gun activists viewed this as a win and an enforcement of their protection under the 2nd Amendment,…

Viewpoints on Concealed Weapons on College Campuses There has been controversial debate on allowing students access to concealed weapons on college campuses, will it be safer or not. There’s three articles that talks about their viewpoints on concealed weapons and giving their opinions to why students should or should not be allowed to carry guns on college campuses. Dean Dickerson and University Chancellor Mcraven talk about the protection of students and the concerns of potentially increasing…

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A carrying concealed gun in the public is permitted in all 50 states as of 2013.The proponents of carrying concealed gun say that the criminal are less likely attack to someone they believe to be armed (Concealed Gun, 2016).However,there are 8 states that allow concealed handgun on campus. Likewise, the proponents of carrying gun law argue that having armed gun make students and the school environment safer (Tracy, 2015). “ Does Concealed Carry Make Sense In School and On Campus”,this article…