A concealed weapon can be defined as preventing sight or recognition of something used to injure, defeat, or destroy. Individuals may have numerous reasons to possess such an item. Their intentions may be for protection purposes, or even worse, to viciously attack another as a result of a selfish desire. Though many states in the U.S. allow the use of concealed weapons, there are still quite a few that outlaw the act.
Ohio is one of the U.S. states that placed a ban on the concealed carry law. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Ruehlman defines a concealed weapon as being defense and security for those who feel they need protection. Law-abiding citizens in Ruehlman's courtroom in November of 2001, such as a private investigator and a pizza deliveryman, felt they needed to carry a concealed weapon for their work or safety. Judge Ruehlman's view on the situation caused the county to roll the case to a higher authority of the court because his final decision did not agree wit Ohio's concealed weapon ban. The judge felt that the stat of Ohio was depriving these people of their Ohio Constitutional Right by banning concealed weapons. These citizens were punished for carrying guns, though they anticipated no harm. Therefore, the law will now be reviewed at the Court of Appeals and is currently on hold (Ruehlman).
Drug addicted, senseless criminals are the ideal example of citizens who should not have access to carrying a concealed weapon. A man enters a convenient store feeling no remorse for the terrible scheme he premeditated prior to his arrival. He will scan the store thoroughly before he proceeds with his devilish act. He inches his way towards the checkout counter while reaching at his belt. Suddenly, the store's cashier is screaming hysterically because a gun is now pointed at her head. The man demands money and threatens the cashier by telling her she will die if she fails to comply.
What would you think or do about this? ... To carry a concealed handgun it is much harder. ... It was an assault weapon ban and it banned the production of military look like guns. ... Utilitarianism by definition says that, " an act is right (moral) if it is useful in bringing about a desirable or good end." ... No matter what restrictions we put on people they will find a way to get a gun. ...
