04-17-2007, 08:50 PM
There are really two schools of thought on this debate, in my opinion:
#1
Civilians are not allowed to carry concealed weapons and you depend 100% on police response. Civilians are at the mercy of criminals who get guns legally or illegally.
Just because the murderer in this instance got his gun legally does not mean he wouldn't have gotten it illegally if permits were not available. This happens every day.
#2
Civilians are allowed to carry concealed weapons. You do your best to educate and train them and apply realistic rules. There will always be a small amount of maniacs who get the guns legally and snap and kill their partner, a driver that cuts them off, etc.
Which body count would be higher?
Texas believes #2 is better. NYC believes #1 is better.
Personally, I like #2 myself.
Neither one is perfect, but at least I have a chance with #2
#1
Civilians are not allowed to carry concealed weapons and you depend 100% on police response. Civilians are at the mercy of criminals who get guns legally or illegally.
Just because the murderer in this instance got his gun legally does not mean he wouldn't have gotten it illegally if permits were not available. This happens every day.
#2
Civilians are allowed to carry concealed weapons. You do your best to educate and train them and apply realistic rules. There will always be a small amount of maniacs who get the guns legally and snap and kill their partner, a driver that cuts them off, etc.
Which body count would be higher?
Texas believes #2 is better. NYC believes #1 is better.
Personally, I like #2 myself.
Neither one is perfect, but at least I have a chance with #2
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