Concealed carry in the United States

In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, author James Cronin explains why he, despite being a liberal, believes in and exercises his gun ownership rights. This essay, in particular, is quite intriguing due to the fact a liberal is supporting the second amendment. The title alone draws in a diverse crowd because it is somewhat paradoxical in today's divided political spectrum. The personal crisis that leads to the author’s support of gun ownership enlightens and resonates with nearly all…

As a hunter, I value my right to own and use firearms. But as a student, those same rights are unsettling. When you’ve been brought up to respect weapons and educated on the proper use of a firearm, it is hard to imagine how or why people do the things they do with guns. It is also hard to take a side on gun control or how we are going to fix this problem. On one hand, stricter gun laws could make it harder to do the thing I love doing. But, on the other hand I would feel safer while trying to…

for independence for the United States of America, our founding fathers strongly felt that there was a need for a plan to govern our new nation. In 1787 the plan was ratified or approved, and became our U.S Constitution. After much debate in 1791, ten amendments were adapted in to the Constitution of the United States. They became known as the Bill of Rights. The second amendment, which reads, “ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people…

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…

Ann Coulter is known by many Americans as a highly conservative woman that argues against illegal immigration, same-sex marriage, abortion, and drugs. She speaks out about highly controversial topics which most people find unpleasant. Because she is very bold when it comes to voicing out her opinions, she is often criticized for being a homophobic, racist, and sexist. In regards to trustworthiness, Ann Coulter is heavily biased towards her own opinion. This is especially true when she stated in…

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,…