It is a crime for a felon to buy a gun. Zero Brady rejects were prosecuted by the Clinton administration in 1996, zero in 1997, and zero in 1998. If young adults are not made to face the consequences of their actions, and if those who have committed no crime are scapegoated and punished, instead, we can only expect an escalation of problems now facing our society. Laws which bar responsible, law-abiding people from the ready access of firearms do not make our children safer. The reduction corresponds very closely to the number of concealed handgun licenses issued.
Urban areas benefit the most from concealed-carry laws.
The benefits of concealed handguns are not limited just to those who carry them for purposes of self-defense. Citizens who have no intention of ever carrying concealed handguns get a 'free ride' from the crime-fighting efforts of their fellow citizens. Arming older people not only may provide direct protection to these children, but also causes criminals to leave the area. National Center for Health Statistics 8. National Safety Council 9.