Enter to Win: JULY FREE GUN Friday: Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical & Caldwell AR500 Automatic Resetting Target! Close (Photo by Hakan Dahlstrom, WikiMedia Commons). The United States is made up of many people with different beliefs. We are not one-size fits all. This is why states are designed to govern themselves. This does not just cover the small things like agriculture and budgets. It also covers the big issues like gun control laws or their lack. There is a direct correlation between gun violence and restricted concealed carry, but there are still strict gun laws in some states. But what’s it like to live there? RELATED STORY Real talk: Democrats blame 3D-printed guns for the increase in gun violence. What is it like to live in states with strict gun laws? It doesn’t take much research to discover that strict gun laws are the most dangerous places for violent crime, especially in cities. It is easy to show that it is directly related to the restrictive nature of those laws. This article will begin at the local level and move to the state level. The evidence clearly shows that there is a stark difference between areas that are restrictive and areas that are less restrictive. It isn’t what you are being told by the media. A Tale of Two Cities Let’s compare Chicago, Il and Kennesaw, GA to show the direct correlation between gun laws, violent crime, and gun laws. Kennesaw, although not as big as Chicago, is not a small rural community. In 1982, Kennesaw passed a new gun law that required all household members to own a firearm and ammunition. Although people were allowed to opt out, participation was encouraged and not enforced. Kennesaw was home to 5.1 thousand people before the law was passed. The population grew to 8.9 million by 1990, after the law was enacted. The word spread quickly and people began to want to live in this small city. The population grew to 30.9 000 by 2010. The population grew to 34 thousand by 2020. This is a clear message about people’s desire for protection. The violent crime rate in Kennesaw is extremely low thanks to the encouragement given to residents to carry concealed or openly. AreaVibes.com reports that Kennesaw’s violent crime rate is 64% less than the national average. BestPlaces.net ranks Kennesaw at 9.7 out 100 for violent crime. The national average is 22.7. Violent crime in Chicago is shockingly high, despite having some of the most strict gun laws in the country. AreaVibes.com reports that Chicago’s violent crime rate is 143% higher than the national average. BestPlaces.net ranks Chicago 49.9 out 100 for violent crime. Chicago was the scene of 24 shootings and 5 deaths last weekend, including a child. Chicago is a clear example of gun control not preventing gun deaths. It is actually the opposite. But what about the States? A similar trend is evident when looking at data at the state level. Let’s look at the data at the state level. In this example, we will compare Maine and the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia technically is a territory, but it is included in this comparison because it is often listed alongside the states for statistical purposes. Public Law 2015, Chapter 332, (LD 652) was enacted in Maine. It “authorizes the carrying of concealed handguns without a permit to any person who isn’t otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm in the State of Maine.” This law also allows a person to have a loaded pistol, revolver, or motor vehicle while being hauled by another vehicle. Maine has the lowest level of violent crime at 108.6 per 100,000. According to FindLaw.com, “the District of Columbia’s gun control laws, which require all firearms to register with the D.C Metropolitan Police Department,” are the most restrictive in the nation. However, the Wikipedia list of violent crimes by states and territories ranks the District of Columbia at 999.8 per 100,000. This is quite a dramatic difference. It begs the question: It begs the question: If gun control works, then why doesn’t gun control work? Perhaps we are looking at it wrong. It’s possible that it has less to do with controlling violent crime than it does with preventing it. We asked our readers to share their experiences with living in areas with strict gun laws. Many people who live in areas that have strict gun laws complain about the restrictions on their choices. Many people are restricted in what they can buy. “I live here in New Jersey, and it’s restrictive. It restricts what you can buy. Permits for [handguns] are a hassle.” While some states allow you to purchase what you want, you might not be allowed to own standard-capacity magazines. There are ways around this: “I’m Colorado. We can buy any gun from an FFL, but we have a limit on the size of our magazines. If we want to buy magazine parts, we must assemble them ourselves. It’s a pain. [Like] The dark side of the Force.” Another one for restrictions to reasonable options. “It sharply reduces you options.” Higher crime. As I demonstrated above, stricter restrictions on legal firearm ownership invites more crime. Some of our readers don’t need us telling them that. They are already living it. Look at the news every single day. It shows that criminals don’t care much about laws and we are certainly not safer.” You can figure it all from there.” International Even though they are not Americans, we have seen gun controls play out around the world. It is not working out as some of our international readers have pointed out: “In Australia the criminals have [guns], but not the honest. It’s horrible.” Sounds like a lot of red tape designed to make people give in: “In Costa Rica. You will need to pass a proficiency and written exam. After passing a background check and a psychological exam, you will be asked to take your prints. Finally, you will have to declare all tattoos. They will also take photos of your tattoos. You then get your gun. Remember Tiananmen Square? “Ask China!” Gun control doesn’t work, regardless of the facts. The evidence is clear when you compare states with strict gun laws to those with looser laws. The more firearms are restricted, the higher the crime rate. It is obvious that criminals are criminals because of their lack of concern for the law. Gun laws only affect law-abiding gun owners. Kennesaw, GA could grow if politicians continue pushing their extreme gun control agenda. Sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter today to stay in the loop! Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for our newsletter. 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