Concealed Carry: The Right To Bear Arms

Concealed Weapons The gun laws and restrictions have become a very controversial topic in the world today. The people of the United States are nearly spilt on whether or not there should be stricter gun laws, but more people lean towards the stricter side of the line. Although many would argue that stronger gun laws will increase crimes, stricter gun control legislation is an attack on the 2nd Amendment, and there can be no ‘Partial Restriction’ of fundamental rights. Many people question the assumption of whether citizens who carry have an affect on violent crimes. Whether than actually associating the crime with a person with or without a legal permit of a concealed weapon.

Allow us to protect ourselves “Concealed Carry” Do you want to be the innocent victim? Or do you want to live to see another day. Concealed carry laws address the practice of carrying a firearm such as a handgun in public in a concealed manner.

Guns have been an integral part of the history of not only the United States, but of the United Kingdom for many of the past few centuries. The US has long been known for its more lenient gun laws (compared to the rest of the world), while the UK has been known for being very strict with theirs. Gun laws in both the US and the UK have become more prominent and widely discussed since the 1800s due to the widespread availability of guns, and the concern that criminals have easy access to them. Also, because citizens are afraid that too much gun legislation will result in their lack of being able to protect themselves from criminals. Guns have been a deeply rooted part of American culture since its earliest founding days.

Weapons are a very efficient and dangerous form of destruction. Weapons are also a means of self defense. As part of the 2nd Amendment of the United States constitution citizens are permitted to own a weapon in case of self defensive means. These weapons have created devastating and controversial events that have made concealed weapons and firearms disappearing a not so distant reality. If these concealed weapons were taken away it would be a major mistake by the government and by the people for voting it out of our own constitution.

The Second Amendment states that one has the right to bear arms. This right can be taken away from one when they do some sort of crime that goes against this and gets their right taken away from them. Around 3 million americans carry a gun with they all the time with a concealed weapons permit. That number is 20% out of the 15 million americans that have a concealed weapons permit. We should not get rid of the right to carry a concealed weapon though there are exceptions depending on the person and their history.

Miranda rights was established in 1966. The U.S. Supreme Court decided on this after the case of Miranda v. Arizona. There was four cases that started the Miranda rights. The first case was Miranda v. Arizona which was about a immigrant who was charged with kidnapping and rape. Although the officers did not read him his rights Mr. Miranda still confessed by signing.

Concealed carry is said to help deter and reduce crime, albeit it actually puts the general public’s safety at risk especially when the firearms are misused, either intentionally or unintentionally. 1. Concealed carry laws are inconsistent between each state and permits should not be given out to individuals with little or no training. 2. Background checks are not required and do not prevent people with criminal records or a history of mental instability from acquiring a weapon.

Next, some people say that they feel safe and secure when they have the right to bear arms as it can protect them from bad guys. However, with guns, people usually die. Moreover, without proper training it is also not safe to the users. This is the modern world, if someone kills someone or hurts someone in your family or you, does not give you the right to use deadly weapons to defend yourself. There are services which are there to protect people.

"Would you rather just sit there and cower underneath a desk while someone executes you and your friends or would you rather have a chance to defend your life? That's what it really boils down to," says Michael Flitcraft, a 23-year-old sophomore at the University of Cincinnati. Flitcraft has become a leading advocate and organizer for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC), a grass-roots organization that was formed after the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre that left 32 college students and professors dead (Arena). The organization now boasts a membership exceeding 42,000 college students, professors, college employees and parents who believe that holders of state-issued concealed handgun licenses should be allowed to extend those rights

Today in the United States of America, the gun control is the top issue. Over 350 people die from gun shooting accidents, which results in the president to review the second amendment, the right to carry a concealed handgun (“Police one” internet). The citizens of the United States find it their right to bear arms, however guns get in the wrong hands. In order to carry a weapon, people must have a weapon license, and required an intensive background check to obtain the weapon. More often than not concealed handguns have a negative effect on society than positive.