At some point in time, people will be carrying guns that look like cell phones. A spark of controversy emerged within the community as this bizarre product released into public view. Yes, the time has come for us to begin having guns that resemble Apple Iphones. People on both sides of the argument argue that having a concealed weapon can and will provide benefits but on the downside, will have repercussions. What would you do if you were handed a gun that looked like a cell phone? There are two possible sides to this story: someone can use a concealed weapon as a way of defense, or someone will go out of their way to cause as mass shooting by masking his or her gun as an ordinary cell phone. What I will be providing for you today is background …show more content…
Basically, this new product consists of a double barrel .380-caliber handgun as told by UPI.com. The CEO of Ideal Conceal, Kirk Kjellberg, came up with the brilliant ideal of a folding pistol when a child noticed his gun. A quote taken from NewsOK share’s Kjellberg’s concern: “I walked towards the restroom and a little child, a boy about 7, saw me and said, ‘Mommy, mommy, that guy’s got a gun.’ The whole restaurant of course turns and stares at you and I thought, ‘There’s just gotta be something better to do than this.’” According to CNNMoney, Kjellberg wanted to construct a gun that wouldn’t bring much attention and wouldn’t cause people to think “you’re about to shoot the place up.” A prototype of the gun is expected to be completed this June with manufacturing following right after in October. Kjellberg estimates that the folding guns will be sold for approximately $395 each. Guns that look like everyday items is however, not a brand new concept at all! History has provided guns in the shape of canes, umbrellas, and other household …show more content…
On BringMetheNews.com, Bill Johnson, executive director and general counsel for the National Association of Police Organizations, fears that the gun design could pose challenges for law enforcement. He told to CNNMoney that “in general, the concept of any weapon that’s disguised, so that it’s not apparent that it’s a weapon, would be cause for concern.” Personal views on the object provided by Brandon from ConcealedNation.org states that, “In an age of modern firearms with some pretty simple and easy methods of proper concealment, I can’t see a place in my personal life that this would fit. Although if it allows someone to easily carry around two rounds of .380 in case they’re in a bad situation, because they have no other viable option of carrying a regular firearm, then maybe.” Many people, including myself, share mixed feelings about this product. The intention of Mr. CEO was targetting good citizens looking for a way to remain safe, but let’s be honest; criminals will be able to get their hands on this and make their murderous job even easier than it already
Many people over time from civilians to politicians have argued the reasoning, regulations, and practice of concealed carry gun laws. One big reason is women’s safety because their seen as by criminals as an “easier target”. Now with many laws being put into affect, certain genres of people will not be able to carry or even own guns for the potential safety of others. Most civilians feel that they would rather have it and not need it then to need it and not have it. Some issues with concealed carry is that people can have a “Wild West” mentality and that is the fear of most. But all in all, concealed carrying a gun could mean life or death in a very real reality of a violent world full of crime and carelessness.
By concealing the weapon, citizens can go about their day normally without being distracted by a handgun on someone’s person. Many Americans are beginning to grasp the concept that gun control laws are rapidly becoming useless. John C. Moorhouse and Brent Wanner, authors of “Gun Control Law Do Not Reduce Violent Crimes” State that the reason gun control is ineffective, is because it does next to nothing to stop criminals from getting their hands on firearms (Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce). To reduce gun crime, more needs to be done to stop criminals, instead of focusing efforts on law abiding citizens, they are not the ones to worry about.
When an officer sees someone openly carrying a handgun in a holster, in accordance with the law, what can an officer legally do? They can just ask if they have license and if they don’t they can take them to jail. The fear is that open carry will make it harder for police officers to tell the difference between a law-abiding citizen legally
Naturally, it may be used evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men then evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." - Jeff Cooper Guns are around for a really long-standing. Individuals love having the ability to own the liberty to try and do what they require, particularly after they will possess one thing that create them feel superior. The introduction of the Second change release the debatable, nonetheless well anticipated chance for United State voters to be ready to own guns. Americans fancy the advantage of having the ability to posse guns for many years over individuals in different countries. Conceal Carry enables the law abiding citizens of West Virginia to carry out their second amendment rights stated by the U.S. Constitution, the supreme law of the land. It is now understood that we must allow the general public to arm themselves for not only their safety but also the safety of their families because criminals wait for no law office, courtroom, or police officer.
The idea benefits both sides of the party; the common individuals are allowed to have weapons for their own protection but only when they have taken classes and pass a certain test of mental and physical health to prove their fitness. A background check is also permitted to prevent any member of criminal or extremist groups to have such weapons. Then a file is kept along with all gun owners in that area. Every few years, the individual could take their weapon to the police for inspection and any broken parts. Every few years, the individual would also retake the fitness tests to ensure they are still very able to keep the firearm.
This year alone the city of chicago has recieved 83,183 applications for the ability to conceal and carry weapons through out the state.
The question of banning or permitting concealed guns evokes many more questions. According to Lott (2013), when the state legislative hearings were processed about concealed-handgun laws, the most usual concerns involved the problem of armed citizens who may possibly attack each other in the affected state that could follow car accidents, or even may accidentally shoot a dutiful police officer. However, the author argues, the evidence does not show the grounds for such fears: although 31 states have already had such concealed-handgun laws for many decades, there was only one case of a concealed handgun used in a shooting after a traffic accident. Moreover, that incident involved self-defense (Lott, 2013, p. 13).
For many years now, the debate on whether or not American citizens should or shouldn't be allowed to be in possession of a concealed weapon has been a constant trend. Gun possession has been a part of American culture for many years, as militia's and minutemen were a necessity in the past. It has become a constitutional right for an American citizen to "keep and bear arms" according to the Bill of Rights created in 1791. Because of this, America the top first-world country with the most access to firearms. Today, it is popular belief that because of the easy access to guns, criminals can execute crimes with ease. This ongoing argument has been the cause of creating and disbanding gun laws in many states. Where I stand on this debate leans
Concealed carry has been in news for a while now and is a hot topic. Concealed carry means more guns around us. Those who not paying attention might assume that open concealed carry is something new, something rare, perhaps reckless at best and dangerous at worst, but that is far from the truth. The Daily Caller newspaper states that, “concealed carry is currently legal in 44 states, and in 30 states you don’t need a license to openly carry a holstered pistol.” The norm states that one had to be licensed to hide the licensed gun. Over the years various restrictive gun laws have been created state by state, largely in an effort to suppress the ability of minorities and criminals to carry guns. The ability to lawfully carry a hidden gun became
The development of guns dates back to historical times, and up to present day there are more than 200 million guns being put to use in many different ways. Those different ways could be for recreation or outdoor sports, self- defense from another person, to hurt someone, and or to hurt yourself. The Second Amendment says, “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.” With certain requirements, one can obtain a gun and put it to use however they want. And depending on the State laws, that person can apply to become a concealed carry holder. Being a concealed carry holder allows for one person to carry a concealed firearm into public properties. Concealed carry raises the questions; who is and who is not in possession of a gun?, and will it create a more safe environment. Concealed carry can be very beneficial or detrimental to society depending how it is used. Ultimately guns create a bad environment.
The most popular and well-known personal defense weapon is your average pistol ranging from six shot revolvers to 13 round semi-automatics. Pistols are easy and comfortable to carry either openly or concealed, this is why they’re standard issue and reliable weapons for law enforcement and citizens alike. However, choosing the method of carry isn’t necessarily an easy decision because you have to take into consideration what kind of message you would like to display. Carrying a concealed weapon is respectable and a discrete way to make you look like any other person you pass on the street at the same time it sends a message to
The article begins by stating the purpose of the study, that purpose being that many states, in the wake of the many gun-related tragedies we have experienced in the recent past, have elected to lessen their requirements on concealed carry permits. Essentially making the process of legally carrying a concealed firearm easier, in the hopes that more concealed weapons will deter individuals from committing violent crimes. Fortunato stresses
The United States of America is a nation of massacres by military-type assault weapons. Aware of the deadliness of these weapons and due to public safety concerns clearly outweighing the benefits of personal ownership of military-type assault weapons, the United States passed the 1994 Federal Ban on military-type assault weapons. This ban was notably effective during the 10 years it was in effect. However, the Ban automatically expired in 2004. Since that time, the number of U. S. mass murders has markedly increased. Attempts to reinstate the Ban, most recently the stricter 2013 Ban, have all failed. Nevertheless, the less restrictive 1994 Ban did pass the Senate and House of Representatives at one point and was successful. Therefore, the 1994 Federal Ban on military-type assault weapons should be reinstated.
There are many arguments that gun clubs and the NRA try to reassure society about concealed weapons. Many say, society is safer if criminals do not know who is armed; but if that is what society thinks, then why conceal weapons in the first place? It could be argued that concealed weapon laws might make criminals more violent; criminals might anticipate a potential victim to be armed and shoot first. Another argument gun lovers say is, an armed society is a polite society. Surveys taken
In order to have a peaceful community, and for everyone in society to feel safe again, we need more restriction on guns such as who handles guns, when they are handling a gun, and what they are needing the gun for. Violence is a part of history, that has always been talked about. We don’t need violence anymore, and not having restrictions on guns, is just making the violence worse. We need to know the problems that guns have caused in the past, and today, and the real reason why people who are against gun control.