Concealed Weapons Essay

Humphries Writing Skills II Dr. Woodberry December 2, 2017 Concealed Weapons on College Campuses Students walk college campuses thinking of homework, friends, social happenings, but rarely thinking about their safety. Students on college campuses are defenseless against an armed assailant because an armed assailant can shoot and harm many students in a short time before the police arrive. There are opposing views about allowing concealed weapons on college campuses, and the debate has been making news

to what this country needs to focus on. With the recent tragedies in Las Vegas and Orlando, some may claim that giving more people the ability to carry a concealed weapon would deter some criminals from committing crimes due to fear of failure. This theory was discussed and tested in an article by David Fortunato entitled, “Can Easing Concealed Carry Deter Crime?” This article shows results of many surveys and case studies completed within the US regarding topics like types of permits, ease of issuance

What if someone who is 18-20 was getting kidnapped, how are they going to defend themselves? If they could get a concealed carry permit at age 18 they would be able to defend themselves easier instead of fighting them with fists. A lot of deaths or injuries are from people between the ages of 18-20 because they have no way to defend themselves. The concealed carry permit law should be lowered to people 18 years of age when they are able to purchase shotguns and assault rifles. If people had a way

exception to Code § 18.2-308(A), prohibition on carrying a concealed weapon. The exemption allows for the carrying of a handgun in a private vehicle as long as the handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle. Code §18.2-308(B) (10) provides; “Any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel” In light of this 2010 change

variable will be crime rate per 100,000 population. The independent variables are the issuance of concealed weapons permits and police methodology (number of police officers and proactive arrests). This study will examine the crime rates since 1960 to 2014 in the state of Florida. It is important to note that concealed weapons were legally allowed (with license) in 1987. To measure the impact of concealed weapons in relation to crime rate, it is pivotal that the crime rate prior to 1987 is evaluated. Also

The topic of teachers carrying concealed weapons, has grown since tragic school shooting are occurring more frequently. Recent talks have been about using teachers as frontline defenders. School is suppose to be a safe place for students to learn safely. Teachers shouldn’t have to carry concealed weapons. The main reason for guns in school is to protect the kids. But the kids don’t want it around them. In a survey done by DoSomething.org, 7 out of 10 kids said they would feel less safe with a firearm

teachers carrying concealed weapons. School is suppose to be a safe place for students to learn. Recent talks have suggested that teachers act as frontline defenders. This opinion has brought about debate of whether educators should carry concealed weapons. This paper will argue against the proposition of placing teachers in the role of frontline defenders by establishing the position that students do not support the idea, teachers are not in favor of carrying concealed weapons and the potential

carrying a concealed weapon can distract from the learning environment.

Schools should arm teachers with concealed weapons on campus because it can increase the security of the schools, it can prevent the likelihood of shooters attacking, and it can minimize the amount of student fatalities. Arming teachers will increase the security of schools.There are schools already opting into programs like Shield Solutions that will train and arm teachers.“ After completing the program, teachers then technically become Sheild Solutions employees and receive a “nominal strippend”

Teachers Without Concealed Weapons When it comes down to it, what does everybody pointing guns at each other solve? Do we really want more people to get hurt than needed to? The job of teachers is to teach, not to guard the school. Schools should hire trained armed officers to do that job. Teachers should not be required to carry concealed weapons because of the dangers that it can cause to the school’s safety, the inexperience some have with weapons and the negative message doing so might send to