A fairly frequent subject on here will be firearms, and the rights afforded us as citizens of this Great Nation regarding those firearms. One commonly contested right throughout all 50 states is the right to carry a firearm on ones person either in a concealed or open manner. Being from the great State of North Carolina I and my fellow Carolinians enjoy the right to carry a concealed firearm if licensed, and openly carry if not. The purpose of this post is not to debate the minor nuances of the law throughout the nation but to explain to those who may not be completely aware of the reasons they SHOULD be able to carry a firearm whether they choose to exercise that right or not.
A great majority of our countrymen and women view the world through rose colored glasses. They wake up every morning, walk out of their middle class house with their coffee, grab the morning paper, wave to the police car as the patrolman drives by, and goes about his business. The view of Law Enforcement by law abiding citizens is commonly akin to that of a watchdog. A stalwart guardian ready and willing to come to your aid at a moments notice. However, such is not reality. On two separate occasions Castle Rock v. Gonzales and DeShaney v. Winnebago County, the Supreme Court ruled that Police forces have no Constitutional responsibility to protect an individual. It is the responsibility of Law Enforcement to respond to an individuals emergency. A common saying among those in the defensive firearm circles is “when seconds count, the police are only minutes away”. It is YOUR responsibility to protect and defend YOURSELF. If in an imminent situation Law Enforcement is available, so much the better, if not, your fate lies in your hand. Just some food for thought.
Further Reading:
Justices Rule Police Do Not Have a Constitutional Duty to Protect Someone
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