not have a criminal record should be able to carry a concealed weapon because it is a constitutional right. Being able to carry a concealed weapon has been a debated topic for years. Thousands of people are being able to carry a weapon because it is form of self-defense. The government should not be allowed to discontinue responsible adults from having the power to defend themselves. Why would it not be right for me or for others to carry a weapon‚ but a police officer whom society holds to be a good
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Concealed Weapon Policy Specific Purpose: Wisconsin should change their policy on carrying a concealed weapon and allow for citizens to carry a concealed weapon for self defense. INTRODUCTION I. Richmond‚ Virginia‚ September 20th‚ 2010: “His delivery completed‚ a pizza driver began to drive away when a masked man accosted him with a shotgun and announced a robbery. The driver drew a handgun that he was licensed to carry and shot the suspect. After asking a passerby to call 911‚ the driver reassured
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March 27‚ 2013 Teachers and Faculty Carry Concealed Weapons on Campuses Imagine the feeling of safety as if it is constantly within our control or ability‚ people that are in possession of a concealed weapon are aware of the responsibility and the results of what can happen when using a concealed weapon. Safety of teachers‚ all other employees and students at a learning intuition can greatly improve if the staff could be armed with concealed weapons. Also we must remember that all citizens of
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On Jan 13‚ 2014‚ a retired police officer with a legally concealed handgun shot and killed another man during an argument over text messaging in a movie theater. If the retired police officer did not have the concealed weapon‚ there may have been a fist fight or an argument‚ but the other man would not have died. Studies have shown that any situation is 4.5 times more likely to turn lethal with a weapon of any sort involved. Concealed weapons are a hazard to the situation becoming lethal and increase
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in violent crime." ( Lott 1) Many states have adopted concealed carry laws over sixty years ago. No state has ever taken out the law‚ and no state had ever made its law more restrictive. Some opponents think that the solution to crime is stricter gun control. The truth is that the right to carry concealed weapons enables law-abiding citizens to protect themselves against crime. Opponents have concerns that the right to carry concealed weapons would cause people to lose their tempers easily‚ police
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carry concealed weapons on campus of school? Defend your position with three reasons? Introduction So far as the first guns use is concerned these were cannons. These were used to defend cities. Guns have not been invented for the purpose of steal from a bank‚ or for attack someone. These have also been not invented for criminals or by people looking for a way to murder or intimidate. The survey shows legal guns actually discourage crime and violence. No doubt the authorization of concealed weapons
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Concealed Weapons and Campus Safety Prepared For: Professor --- WRT202.101 York College of PA Prepared By: TygaStyle‚ Student WRT202.101 York College of PA 2 August 2012 Introduction On April 16‚ 2007‚ Seung Hui Cho shot and killed 32 people and wounded 17 others on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University‚ Blacksburg‚ VA in two separate attacks about two hours apart (Mass Shootings at Virginia Tech‚ 2007; Worth‚ 2008). Those shots were heard around the
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Carry Concealed Weapons In our society carrying concealed weapons seem to be a major issue. Authorities should allow anyone to carrying weapons after they pass a background check and complete training classes. In his essay” Letting Teachers Pack Guns will make America’s School Safer” Lott‚ argues that citizens have the right to protect themselves. I agree with him because accepting this law people can defend themselves from criminals before police arrive. Also legalizing hidden weapons will help
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Mrs. Kenney English 112 April 29‚ 2014 Legalizing Concealed Weapons: Research Synthesis Many times people confuse whether or not allowing gun laws actually reduces the crime rate. As gun rights is a natural born right of citizens‚ some believe that should be banned‚ and many others believe that the law should be extended to lawful citizens. Based on my own experiences there have been several instances where I wish a legalized weapon was in arms reach. There was an instance about 7 years
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Concealed Weapons on Campus: Opportunity or Epidemic? “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.” The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution has started many debates over the years. The right to bear arms is an issue that many are passionate about because of the impact it may have on public safety. College campuses across America have been debating the issue of allowing concealed
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