To Carry or Not to CarryConcealed guns have always been an issue that the public wants to know more and more about. Most people born and raised in the outdoors completely agree on the legality of a concealed weapon, unlike people born in big cities where they did not hunt, shoot guns, or have no guns in their house. This is a very broad and controversial cultural issue. Personally, I am all for concealed carrying of a firearm. There are many reasons for this, such as self-defense, feeling safe, and protecting others around me. Some questions are raised regarding carrying a concealed weapon, such as "which states can I travel to with my firearm?" ", "what is the procedure to follow to apply for a concealed carry permit? and “can I enter a country”. gun-free zone to stop a shooter? Concealed carry has been shown to reduce crime and reduce the casualty rate of a shooter who enters a public space with the intention of killing as many people as possible. Some people argue that concealed weapons are only carried by people looking for trouble and that you can get a gun without a background check. This will also be explored and explained in detail. First, many people do not understand what rights and laws are for and against them if they have a concealed gun. Additionally, many segments of the public are unaware of changing laws that may affect how and where one can transport. For example, in early December, Virginia passed a law banning the recognition of concealed carry permits in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and twenty-two other states (Portnoy). This may affect the way many people travel. My family, for one, travels to and from Michigan to North Carolina...... middle of paper ...... and gun license holders have been arrested for a total of 5,314 crimes between January 1, 1996 and August 31, 2001." (Center). This shows that because the known person has the ability to hide a gun on their person, they are more likely to commit a crime. In conclusion, Many people believe that it is important to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense, while others believe that carrying a concealed weapon is an unnecessary harm that creates more harm than good. new laws that have been implemented it is also much more difficult to travel with a gun and when crossing state lines the laws need to be checked Many crimes are stopped when a person is carrying a gun. concealed carry permit on their person, but there are also more crimes committed by someone who has a concealed carry permit. I guess the question that arises after reviewing all of this information is, is it worth getting the concealed carry permit ??