2007-01-04 16:37:31 · 8 answers · asked by tom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, it should be legal to carry a weapon. Criminals are always going to be armed no matter what. By legalizing people to carry a weapon it allows law abiding citizens to defend themselves or their families against a criminal. It makes the criminals think whose is armed and who is not.
2007-01-04 16:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in some states already. Most states require classwork and testing prior to being issued a permit. However, this sounds like an opinionated question, so I will answer "No." I think it should be illegal. Police officers are trained hundreds of hours with their weapon(s) and are still quarterbacked on when they use there weapon. A simple 40 hr (+/-) course given by the state is not going to teach a preson when it is proper to use a weapon for self defense. Also, if one with a weapon should ever come across a police officer, that police officer (because of his training) will immediately go to "red alert" and should draw his weapon taking a simple situation into a life or death situation where a wrong move could get someone hurt. One last thing, in a situation where someone has to draw there weapon for self defense, in most cases, the "bad guy" is going to be in very close proximinity and may have the opportunity to grab for your gun. Where as before it was maybe just a mere fist fight, now you are fighting over your weapon in an effort to save your life.
2007-01-04 16:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. T 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is legal to carry a weapon, unloaded and in plain view! It is illegal to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
2007-01-04 16:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, anyone should be allowed to own and carry a weapon anytime,any place they want to, as per the 2nd Amendment until they have commited a violent crime using a weapon.
2007-01-04 16:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sure is a good idea. Most states that have legislated the right for citizens in good standing to get a concealed carry permit enjoy an immediate drop in crime against individuals and armed robberies. The liberal press hates that, you will never see those facts on the 5 o'clock news.
2007-01-04 17:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're sane, have a clean record and keep it clean, and can prove that you know gun safety and how to properly use your weapon. I know there are plenty of states that issue permits to carry a concealed weapon.
2007-01-04 16:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by karen p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because if the honest person cannot own a weapon then they can get killed by smeone who got one from the black market. At least that honest person will have something to defend himself with.
2007-01-04 17:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Iamhere 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES
2007-01-05 07:44:41 · answer #8 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋