Should Open Carry Be Allowed?
In today’s time, open carry is discussed by both politicians and the common man, but should it be allowed? Would open carry add to the danger that is already present in society today, or would it help in reducing crime and many other dangers that exist today? While both sides of this argument can be valid, open carry should be considered because of the following: it helps to reduce crime, it will help common people from getting in trouble because of what they are carrying, and it helps protect police officers, but first what is open carry? Open carry is a group of laws that branch off of the second amendment of the Constitution, which 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.” (U.S Constitution Amend. 2)
Open carry allows individuals to openly carry firearms without of the need of a permit, some states require a permit or …show more content…
In Phoenix, a jewelry store attendant scared off TWO robbers when she pulled her own gun.” (Daily Beast, June 12, 2014)
In both instances the criminals attacked targets that they believed would soft easy for them to rob; however, they were thwarted by a gun owner. This could also be prevented with open carry as most criminals will decide against attacking their target if they cannot do it without themselves getting injured or killed. Open carry also allows the individual carrying to draw their firearm faster than if it was concealed. More than often criminals would rather be confronted by a police officer than an armed individual as many police officers will show more control and will be less likely to shoot the
Open carry allows individuals to openly carry firearms without of the need of a permit, some states require a permit or …show more content…
In Phoenix, a jewelry store attendant scared off TWO robbers when she pulled her own gun.” (Daily Beast, June 12, 2014)
In both instances the criminals attacked targets that they believed would soft easy for them to rob; however, they were thwarted by a gun owner. This could also be prevented with open carry as most criminals will decide against attacking their target if they cannot do it without themselves getting injured or killed. Open carry also allows the individual carrying to draw their firearm faster than if it was concealed. More than often criminals would rather be confronted by a police officer than an armed individual as many police officers will show more control and will be less likely to shoot the