Concealed carry in the United States

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    Do you think soldiers should make more money than pro athletes? I believe they should get paid more money. There are many reasons why they should get paid more such as: the sacrifices they have to make, the freedom they give us, and last but not least, they risk their lives every day. One reason is that they sacrifice their life to be in the wars, They don't get to come home if there kids graduate or to see there babies born. They don't get to see anybody graduate or come home on holiday…

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    school seem like a prison or some kind of jailed in facility if we were to get armed guards in school we might as well get metal detectors, full body scanners, and barb wire fences.This isn't prison its school. The idea of the teacher having a gun concealed is to be kept private. The idea of not knowing which teachers are carrying to minimalize the idea of targeting. The idea of an armed guard will be a lot more expensive than just arming our…

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    school and pulling that trigger. The open carry law in Texas should be prohibited. Many individuals with a permit to carry weapons claim they will obey the law but this is very misleading. Some people may not think carefully about when is the appropriate time to fire a weapon. Most may also own a weapon but won’t use it for the right reasons. For example, Students for Gun Free Schools state, “Even if someone passes a background check and qualifies for a concealed…

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    The new age day of the wild, became the wilder, and the contentious citizens antithetical of the open carry law and are willing to defy this law on modern day ruthless outlaws. Texas lawmakers have in recent years proposed to the state of Texas their perception of open carry to their constituents, and in January 1, 2016 the 2nd amendment was promulgated. Texas lawmakers have this open carry supposition that passing this law could have the prospect to mitigate the communities’ in high crime…

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    Accessed 26 Apr. 2018. This source defines firearms and provides statistics about private gun ownership in United States. It goes into detail about specific murder rates and gun ownership facts for different states. Included within this source as well is also statistics as to what percentage of households in America have guns, as well as a percentage rate of how many adults in the United States own guns. This source also includes specific detail about a variety of topics, including statistics…

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    The majority of the population want to have a way to feel safe, whether it be accomplished by staying in a group or carrying a concealed pistol. Having the reassurance of carrying a concealed pistol gives many people peace of mind. For instance, a young female college student walking across the dimly lit college parking lot will feel safer knowing that she has a way to properly defend herself if an attacker confronts her. The safer a person feels the more confidence they will have along with the…

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    Should Campus Carry be Allowed? According to the website GunViolence Archive, there have been 80 mass shootings in 2018 alone (“Mass Shootings”). Lamentably, mass shootings have become an everyday part of life. Although most are fortunate not to experience these traumatic events, the news serves as a constant reminder of the possibility of becoming the next victim. While those closely affected by the misuse of guns are pushing for radical gun laws and stricter gun safety regulations, Texas…

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    not responsible enough to carry a weapon, but leaving students unarmed leaves them defenseless. In order to give students a sense of security, they should be allowed concealed weapons. In fact, studies show concealed weapons are effective in reducing sexual assault. II. Body A. Paragraph 1-Many who support gun free zones on college campuses view students as impulsive and unable to understand the responsibilities of owning a weapon, however, universities that allow concealed weapons show evidence…

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    government restricts what guns you are able to own and/or carry a weapon they see as dangerous. In the court case District of Columbia v. Heller, Justice Breyer states that “DC gun laws are not unreasonable or inappropriate…”(ebscohost.com). That’s not true the 2nd amendment states “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This states that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall…

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    Concealed carriers are in more and more danger when having to warn people. The carriers and people around are getting hurt because of it. Concealed carriers should not have to warn before shooting a robber or intruder. Warning before shooting could put carriers in danger. In the english 12 survey, a female responded. “No warning could put me in danger” she went on to explain that if she warns someone it gives them a chance to attack first. Another survey from a male says, “if the intruder…

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