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The Pros And Cons Of Concealed Carry

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The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 Concealed Carry is something that many people in today’s society think is a bad thing, but it is really not as long as the user uses it responsibly and correctly. This paper will examine first off what is Concealed Carry; Concealed Carry is the concealment of a firearm that is carried by a person in public and is only to be used if necessary. Currently every eligible man and woman is allowed a Concealed Carry License. These laws should remain in place because people need to be able to protect themselves, their family, and others; it also deters crime, and is the right given to the Citizens of the United States by the Second Amendment. The H.R. 38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity …show more content…

After it was reviewed twice it was recommended to go to Judiciary committee. Then it was agreed on by the House without any objection. This is a highly debated topic and the House debated for ten minutes by Thompson of CA to recommend an amendment if someone had been convicted of a violent crime within three years that they not be eligible for the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. It has sense been through much debate and through the Judiciary committee several times. “But all 50 states allow at least some form of it, even as some of the most left-leaning states have particularly restrictive variations on the practice.”(H.R. 38) Many southern states are considered to be conservative and left-winged. What this means is that an individual must be qualified and eligible to possess a concealed carry, to …show more content…

People who are a concealed carry owner and carrier have a better sense and security vs someone who does not have one, especially while going in dangerous areas or doing something simple such as going out at night time.(Concelaed) In order to qualify for this permit a person must attend a training with an approved law enforcement trainer that covers many safety rules and regulations and also is required to practice with the weapon before the permit is issued. With having a concealed carry the person also has to know when and when not to use a firearm; if you know someone has the intent to hurt or kill you or anyone else, that person has the right to use there firearm to defend themselves or the innocent bystander. “In many states you are allowed to protect the innocent with your firearm as well as yourself and your family.”(Whatyouneed…) An example of a time when it should not be used is during an argument, you cannot settle an argument with a firearm, if they do that results with the person who used the firearm to be the one whom receives the punishment and most likely prison time, a fine, and a hospital bill. The only reason a person should use a firearm is as a last resort, which means if the person intends to kill or majorly hurt you, or you have a

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