Open carry

Open Carry: Homeland Defense Aid or Hindrance Milliahn Valentino Wilmington University Armed and ready, the Miracle family of Sterling Heights, Michigan is fully prepared to take on any terrorist threat. Like a growing number of Americans, they believe such readiness, including a house with 25 firearms, is their civic duty. According to Lee Miracle, “We see preparedness as like having a fire extinguisher – you never want to use it, but it is there”. Lee Miracle also believes in his right to

Open carry in Texas was enacted on June 13, 2015 allowing people who have permits to carry their handguns openly without having to show permits to law enforcement. When this was first passed I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about it because the thought of people just walking around with guns’ kind of scared me a little since in today’s world shootings in public places have risen quite a bit in the last 10 years. The first time I ever saw someone carrying a gun in public I was a little nervous yet felt

thanks to the Open Carry Law, because the Open Carry Law does not stop a person from getting an illegal gun. Some people feel very uncomfortable seeing a person walk in a grocery store with a loaded gun around with them. Some business such as, Whataburger, Whole Foods, Torchy’s Tacos, and HEB, the grocery store chain ban the Open Carry Law from their stores and restaurants and become gun-free zones. The law allow civilians who live in the states that allows the Open Carry Law to obtain

supremacists. Sadly, while Trump remains in office, the country will not become less violent and people from different races will end up shooting each with or without the open carry law. California has become more violent over time, especially with President Trump in office. No one is safe in public and if the decision to open carry is reinstated, the law would be a much safer choice for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones. While some people may argue that guns are better

Gun Laws Brad Coffman Ms. Scannell 10 November 2015 Abstract Open carry has been a proven fact to save lives and cut down on violence throughout the world. I believe that open carry would create a gateway to less violence and more opportunity. We have the right to exercise our rights as Americans. We shouldn’t have to cower in fear at the sight of a gun when guns gave us our freedom. The British weren’t going to just hand Americans all the land they wanted. The Americans

When citizens have the freedom to legally defend themselves, but are restricted by unaccommodating gun laws, what defense possibilities do they have? With population based restrictions on open carry and concealed carry, residents of California cannot possess firearms unless the weapons are stored inside of their homes or in the trunk of their cars. Although Californians can certainly defend themselves at home, self-defense becomes much more problematic when they leave their private residence as they

THE OPEN CARRY LAW Breaking News Today on Fox4, I will be discussing the New Open Carry Law that went into effect in Texas on Jan.1,2016.Rape, protection, and kidnapping are all good reasons for carrying a gun openly because if something bad happens, you'll be able to protect yourself. Open Carry is a good law because without that you wouldn't be able to protect yourself. Do you feel safe walking the streets? If not, you should get a gun. On Jan.1,2016, the state of Texas, passed an Open Carry

attempt to decrease crime. The new law, which allows for the licensed gun holders to carry their weapon openly,went into effect on January 1st, 2016, and it is particularly disquieting to some due to the size of the state of Texas. Normally, as with any law, there will be unintended social consequences that affect both those with position of power and the general public. Thus, the introduction of the open carry law in Texas will create misunderstandings between the public and authorities and will

Open Carry on Campus: Good or Bad? Many students and faculty members fear that allowing weapons on campus may cause tension and hostility or even cause minor situations to rapidly escalate. Others feel as if open carry on campus is missing link to reducing the number of school shootings across the country. When it comes to allowing firearms on campus, some of the most important factors to consider are: how active shooter situations will be handled, why it is important to be on alert, and should first

January 1, 2016. Handguns should be carried in a hip or shoulder holster when out in the open now. Businesses can in fact say no to guns on their sites, areas that were considered gun-free zones before this bill took effect remain gun-free zones today. If businesses decide to ban guns they have to post signs to let their customers know. Some of the businesses in Texas (and other states) that are banning open-carry include Whataburger, H-E-B, Whole Foods, Randall’s Food Markets, Torchy’s Tacos, Jimmy