Law enforcement in the state of Maine is
a bit on edge, wondering whether or not there will be an increase in crime now
that citizens of Maine may carry a gun without a permit. Commonly known as
Constitutional Carry, this went into effect on 15 October of this year.
If the nervous officers would take a
look at neighboring Vermont, where no permit has been required to carry for a
significant number of years, they’ll see that crime rates actually dropped.
For local gun shops and ranges, business
is booming. Many are reporting an upswing in sales, stating they are seeing
more women and couples purchasing guns. Sales on holsters for concealment are
also on the rise.
“I have a Glock 40 and I have a .22 magnum and I have a
.380,” says Crystal Boone of Lincoln.
She says she had some familiarity with
firearms and decided to sign up for a training course at Trident Armory. She
says the instruction has greatly improved her level of confidence and sense of
comfort in using a handgun and that the idea of concealed carry is going to
quickly catch on among single women concerned about personal safety.
“I personally know at least five other
women that are interested in taking this course so that they can get confident
with their guns,” Boone says. “To me that’s why a lot of women don’t carry is
because they’re not confident and I feel like there’s going to be a lot more
people doing it because of this concealed carry law coming up.”
Despite having proof that more guns do
indeed equal less crime, many shy away from gun ownership due to the belief
that guns are inherently bad.
The fear that gun crime will rise is
based on false information. States such as Vermont see crime rates fall, while
cities such as New York and Chicago, where the strictest gun controls in the
nation are in effect, shootings and gun crimes are continuing to rise.
Congratulations, Maine, for allowing
your citizens to exercise their right to protect themselves and their loved
ones.
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