Crime and violence is all around us. Every where the American people turn there is violence and crime. However, there is hope for the safety and for peace of mind for the American people; in this great country we have the right to bear arms. There are those who stand up and wish to strip the American people of there right to carry a concealed weapon and protect themselves. They are the ones who do not understand the simple principles that are stemmed form our second amendment right. The principle is simple; guns stop crime and protect the people.
             When first looking at the issue of gun control one must ask himself this question honestly. Do guns really prevent violence? Opponents of the pro-gun movement will say "No, more guns do not equal to less crime." I beg to differ. An article entitled "A Six Shooter in Every Pot" was published in Business Weekly Magazine (August 2001) detailing the small county of Coos County, Ore. Attempts to protect themselves from crime. In the weeks following the publication the commissioner voted on a proclamation that all homes be require to have a firearm on the property. Most people would hear that and say that is madness, but it is not madness. This follows the example the example of several other communities, communities that have seen their crime rates drop tremendously. One of the sponsors for the proclamation says, "It's like putting a beware of dog sign on your gate." (Palmeri) Once the bill passes Coos County will be on of three other communities that have pro-guns proclamations. Places that let outsiders know that the home owners have guns deter crime. There is proof that letting outsiders know that the homeowners have guns does deter crime. The towns people of Kennesaw, Ga. where the first to vote keep firearms in homes in 1982 after a nearby town passed a proclamation outlawing guns. (Palmeri). The result, In the 20 years since the proclamation was passed t...