More Guns, Less Crime

Probably the largest, most controversial issue linked to the gun control debate is the “more guns, less crime” argument. Gun rights supporters say that where there is more concealed carry licenses, the crime rate significantly drops. Debaters have continuously engaged in this thought, attempting to extinguish the opposing side’s views.

            Although there is no concrete evidence of the crime rate dropping where more people carry concealed weapons, there is some evidence of changes. Criminals are less likely to attempt to commit crimes at homes where they know there are guns. The shooters whom have been the subjects of recent news stories may not have choose their respective locations if they feared the chance of retaliation.

            The “more guns” policy is a controversial one. It forces people to look inside themselves and think about being in a situation where someone is wielding a firearm. Would you rather be unarmed, begging for mercy, or would you want to have a firearm, giving you the power to change the course of events? The protective human instinct would force you to support the inflation of guns in communities.

            These criminals would definitely think twice about committing a crime. They would have to take into account that they may not even get to begin their sick, perverted scheme, before a bystander takes them out. This influx of guns has the capabilities to save lives.