1. Bill Kolender is a county sheriff who believes that a concealed weapon would be useless as a means of protection against a criminal. John R. Lott Jr. is a researcher who contends that crime decreases when criminals think their potential victims may be carrying concealed weapons. In your opinion, could carrying a concealed weapon reduce crime and yet still be worthless as protection against crime? Why or why not? Support your answer.
2. Handgun Control, Inc. and Tanya K. Metaksa debate the pros and cons of a waiting period versus an instant background check for purchasing handguns. List the advantages and disadvantages of each system. In your opinion, which is the better program for detecting unlawful buyers? Support your answer. Should the purpose of delaying homicidal or suicidal people from taking possession of a handgun be considered when determining a program’s effectiveness in deterring crime...