I mean sure if someone abuses the Second amendment right they shouldn't be allowed to and those are the criminals but if everyone else had a gun whan a criminal was around the criminal would be less likely to shoot knowing he whould risk being shot himself, especially if going against multiple people.
2007-04-12 05:41:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well I would agree it is sad in those countries where they have those 5 year olds with AKs.
2007-04-12 07:06:57 · update #1
Hey cathrine, and look at how well Texas is off for it.
2007-04-12 07:08:04 · update #2
Actually I don't really want EVERYONE to carry guns because not everyone knows how to handle them, but I think if more responsible people did crime would go down look at the midwest
2007-04-12 07:11:32 · update #3
In 1995, Switzerland's murder rate was 40 percent lower than Germany's despite having three-times higher gun ownership rate. In the last two years, crime in Switzerland has increased by 50 percent in sexual crimes and 20 percent in most small crimes. The reason being the immigration, half of all crime is committed by non-residents of Switzerland. In 2001, gun-ownership was at an all time high in Switzerland and their crime rate was at a rounded-down 0%. Lately, Switzerland has started to put more restrictions on guns and their crime has increased. This suggests that their crime rate depends on their gun ownership. Also, Switzerland is unique because you must be trained to know how to use a gun properly by passing an examination. All evidence leads that the best way to eradicate all crime is to require everyone to own a gun and be trained to use it, not necessarily be forced to carry a gun but if you are physically capable, then you should own a gun.
2007-04-12 06:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by andrew p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has been proven to be 100% false.
Have you ever fired a gun at someone...it is a very demanding experiance.
There is a reason that we require police officers to get counseling when they fire their weapon..it is an experiance not to be taken lightly.
Your theory is they every adult would be capable of using a gun both physically and mentally...this is just not true.
When I was in ROTC..I stood beside other cadets that were afraid to fire live rounds at even a target....it is humbling.
Look to nations across the world and look at their murder rates....here in the US we had over 22,000 gun related deaths. Germany had around 700 and Japan had like 75. And don't dare try to tell me that those nations are more peaceful than the US....we never started a world war ...or two.
2007-04-12 05:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Criminals might each and every so often be dumb, yet they don't look to be stupid. Surveys of incarcerated felons tutor that they are extra terrified of working into an armed citizen than the police. That armed citizen or sufferer is familiar with all too nicely what threats have been made and is in a position to at contemporary take care of himself. On regular, interior the best-to-carry states between 2%-3% of the inhabitants have helps. it is incredibly low, yet is each and every so often adequate to grant criminals a pause to recheck their alternatives. If extra human beings have been in a position to hold the possibilities of appearing a efficient crime like theft might shrink a great deal. you will in no way be attentive to while some armed citizen might seem for the period of your crime. Your existence could end or replace dramatically (i.e. unable to stroll). brazenly attacking somebody in a park or on a subway could bring about 0.5 a dozen voters rescuing the sufferer. the place the choice is genuine -- weapons are banned or persons are prohibited from using them -- the criminal sees little replace of being apprehended. Armed with a knife he can use worry to intimidate human beings, shop them from combating him. Crime is far less stressful as no possible combat back if he's extra suitable and/or armed with a knife or club. He laughs on the phobia he instills, will become bolder. some will grow to be disgusted with the shortcoming of braveness human beings tutor then start up doing something he needs with them, including homicide.
2016-10-21 23:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would deter crime as the criminals always have guns; but, if they didn't know who else did, they would be less apt to use theirs in crime, because they could surfer the results of being shot. Police wear their guns so people can see them and that prevents a lot of crimes. Plain clothes officers carry concealed weapons and although don't brandish them, certainly, can stop a crime if at the scene. My answer is yes, and more and more states are allowing for the carrying of a concealed weapon, with the approriate permit.
2007-04-16 05:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by H. A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that if everyone carried a gun then whoever was fastest and had the best aim would win. Go ahead and carry a gun if you desire, but don't encourage every stupid person in America to do so. The next thing will be a cell phone/pda/stungun. Keep it concealed and by all means shoot me or anyone who is harming others, but don't expect me to be ready to shoot you--though I might--for no reason.
2007-04-12 05:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go carry your gun in Hannity's America.
While Hollywood glorifies violence, violence will rule.
2007-04-12 05:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
99% of the time I am in a car, I'm grateful that I'm not packing. So I have to disagree with that.
2007-04-12 05:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That theory's working real well in Iraq & Afghanistan right now, eh?
2007-04-12 05:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by russ_in_mo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that qualifies for a "DUH!"
2007-04-12 05:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋