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This is an opinion type question. In MY opinion- yes. Why yes?For a start, not only the US Constitution, but most states Constitutions specify that "the people" have a right to arms. Some people argue that the "militia" refered to in those documents means the National Guard, but they need to research the term "militia". It was being used hundreds of years before the National Guard was created.
Next, people have a right to defend themselves from attack. You may have seen it expressed as "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". A firearm works for defense much better than a Golf club or ball bat, and permits a 70 year old woman to defend herself against a 20 year old man.
Finally- why not? If we have a problem with drunk drivers, we do not try to outlaw cars. There are THOUSANDS of gun laws on the books in the US right now- but people that ignore a law that says you may not rob or murder someone, will not obey a law that says you may not own a gun. If guns are outlawed, the people that will still have guns are criminals. Several countries have pretty much banned private ownership of firearms in recent years, and the rate of violent crime has increased sharply- the bad guys know their victims cannot fight back.
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In Canada what kinds of guns are shops allowed to carry for sale?
In Canada, the kinds of guns that shops are allowed to carry for sale are only hand guns and semi-automatic guns. Fully automatic guns are not allowed to be sold.
Do all Americans carry guns?
No.
Can prison inmates carry guns?
No, prisoners are not allowed to carry guns or any weapons for that matter.
Was you allowed to carry guns in the 1800s?
Yes
Is it legal to carry guns in Greece?
nostun guns and pepper spray are legal i think but no firearms are allowed
Were African Americans allowed to own guns after the Civil War?
No. They were slaves
Are security guards allowed to carry guns?
A typical security guard is not allowed to carry a gun. There are security guards that carry guns, but they must get additional permits and training for this. Guards without guns can do what is called a private arrest. Security guards with guns generally work for the government, military, casinos or some other money bearing entity.
Do 97 percent of Americans carry guns?
No. About half the households in US have guns. Not every gun owner in the US carries a gun. The exact stats are uncertain, but simple logic would demonstrate that it would be less than 50% of Americans that carry guns.
Why are guns allowed?
Because the majority of voters feel they should be allowed.
Should police carry guns on the beat?
Yes.
Why should we be able to carry guns?
to scare people
If legitimate folks were allowed to carry guns into schools and other forbidden places wouldn't they stop some of these shooters?
I agree that having security personnel on school campuses would help to deter and take down shooters but don't think teachers should carry guns in the classroom.
