Some gun control advocates think that if the population were
to increase the amount of guns then the crime rate would drop. Hypothetically
this increase would cause the would-be criminals to fear breaking the law, not
wanting to be apprehended or shot by a bystander. This version of arming the
population would be more detrimental than helpful.
The main
problem with forcing gun ownership is putting deadly weapons in the hands of
untrained, timid civilians. Some people would not be able to handle the massive
amounts of stress that are felt in a life-threatening situation. This stress
could easily transform into panic. This level of panic would definitely take a
toll on the person’s ability to think straight, putting everyone in the
vicinity at a higher risk. Then you have a maniac on a rampage and an armed
civilian who is visibly shaken.
The lack of
training could be a downfall of this idea as well. The average, not practiced
person would not be a sufficient enough shot to aid in the apprehension of
criminals. This is where you would see more carnage caused by the irresponsible
shooting. Civilians would be shooting other civilians after missing their
target, pushing the injury tolls higher and higher.
The risks
of increasing the number of guns in a community outweigh the possible benefits.
The concealed carry licenses should remain in the hands of trained shooters, in
hopes to keep injuries to a minimum.
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