Essay On Concealed Weapons
Concealed weapons carry
The Second Amendment of the United States constitution 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" (Constitution.laws.com). The purpose of the second amendment was to guarantee and preserve the idea that all men and later, women, had the right to own and bear arms on American soil. In either self-defense, recreation, occupational or personal uses, firearms have been a part of United States history. The founders of the United States gave us these rights, but it is the right of the individual to choose whether to carry a firearm or not, and currently the way firearms are carried by civilians in public is concealed. …show more content…
Other states, like Oregon and California, do not recognize Washington state’s CCP (see appendix 2) because Washington State does not require a test of competency and proficiency with the weapon (pistol) prior to issuing a CCP.
Washington State is a shall issue state, meaning that the state is required to furnish a CCP to anyone who applies (usacarry.com). This means a person has to pass a background check, be 21 years of age, a United States citizen or permanent resident alien, have no legal issues, have not been dishonorably discharged from the armed forces, have a valid government issued photo ID, and $55.25 (dol.wa.gov)(see appendix 3). Therefore, it is easy to get a concealed weapons permit in the state of Washington compared to other states that require training prior to the issuance of a person’s CCP.
Washington state needs to implement a training program for people who do not have weapons training; such as people who do not have military or police background. The proper documentation to show that they have had the proper background and level of weapons training to carry a concealed weapon safely and deploy it if need be under
The Second Amendment of the United States constitution 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" (Constitution.laws.com). The purpose of the second amendment was to guarantee and preserve the idea that all men and later, women, had the right to own and bear arms on American soil. In either self-defense, recreation, occupational or personal uses, firearms have been a part of United States history. The founders of the United States gave us these rights, but it is the right of the individual to choose whether to carry a firearm or not, and currently the way firearms are carried by civilians in public is concealed. …show more content…
Other states, like Oregon and California, do not recognize Washington state’s CCP (see appendix 2) because Washington State does not require a test of competency and proficiency with the weapon (pistol) prior to issuing a CCP.
Washington State is a shall issue state, meaning that the state is required to furnish a CCP to anyone who applies (usacarry.com). This means a person has to pass a background check, be 21 years of age, a United States citizen or permanent resident alien, have no legal issues, have not been dishonorably discharged from the armed forces, have a valid government issued photo ID, and $55.25 (dol.wa.gov)(see appendix 3). Therefore, it is easy to get a concealed weapons permit in the state of Washington compared to other states that require training prior to the issuance of a person’s CCP.
Washington state needs to implement a training program for people who do not have weapons training; such as people who do not have military or police background. The proper documentation to show that they have had the proper background and level of weapons training to carry a concealed weapon safely and deploy it if need be under