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Transcript: Imagine, you are casually taking a stroll in the park when you see a mysterious person with a hood on, walk up to what seems to be your average middle class person. As he approaches this person he starts to pull something from his pocket and starts demanding that he give him money. You just stand there helplessly wanting to act but there's nothing you can do because you know you will likely be injured or killed. Leon Schlater, a citizen of a rural town in Indian, was taking a walk in the park when he was approached by an unknown masked assailant. He began pointing a gun at his head and demanding money. Schlater was giving into his demands when he quickly struck the assailant with his fist and tried to escape. However the robber attempted to regain control when he pointed the gun at Schlater and fatally shot him. All the while helpless witnesses stood and watched. By the time the police officers arrived, Leon Schlater was pronounced dead at the scene. How can you prevent an attack? They are easy to obtain. You have to apply and receive a background check. One of the most informative sites on handgun licensing is The Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information, they say, “The Texas Department of Public Safety will conduct a criminal history record check through their computerized criminal history system as well as possible additional searches for local official records” (Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information). Similarly, the Texas Department of Public Safety says, “After applying for the concealed handgun license, an applicant will have to pass a background check prior to receiving the license” (Texas Department of Public Safety). You need to take a few classes. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, “Applicants must complete either a 5 hour course online or at the local shooting range” (Texas Department of Public Safety). Also from the Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information, they say, “You can complete online courses or a 5 hour class to be eligible for the license” (Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information) While spending money is a way of life, the money spent on the few fees here could potentially save you or your loved one's life. The Texas Department of Public Safety proclaims, “There is a $140 initial fee for the Concealed Handgun license” (Texas Department of Public Safety). Also, the Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information adds, “There is a renewal fee of $70 annually” (Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information). Looking back to the story about the man in the park, if you go through these simple steps you can gain your concealed handgun license to help deter criminal activity and potentially save your life. You are protecting yourself and possible others.. From Ted Kerasote, he says, “Criminals are looking for easy victims to manipulate and take control of” (Kerasote). Also from the Texas Department of Public Safety they say, “ The victim's that the criminals attack are usually older people or younger women” (Texas Department of Public Safety). You could stop or prevent a mass murder. Ted Kerasote explains, “In 2015 there was 315 mass shootings which the FBI uses the term mass shooting for any four or more shot and/or killed in a single event [incident], at the same general time and location, not including the shooter” (Kerasote). Now the Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information says, “With more colleges allowing students to carry their handguns it could possibly prevent the outbreak of another mass shooting which colleges have been prone to in the recent years” (Texas Concealed Carry Permit Information). You will ensure safety and security. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety they say, “When surveyed, 80% of the civilians agreed they would feel safer if they or someone else was carrying a concealed handgun” (Texas Department of Public Safety). Ted Kerasote mentions that, “With someone having a concealed handgun license around that means there will be more safety for the general public.” $1.25 Friday, April 8, 2016 Criminals don’t want confrontation. From the New York Times, author Ted Kerasote on Guns in Parks: Safe Scary or a Sideshow says, “Criminals are looking for an easy target, to manipulate and take from” (Kerasote). Also from the Texas Department of Public Safety they acknowledge, “An average robbery usually last between 30 seconds and a minute” (Texas Department of Public Safety). There are few convictions of CHL license holders. According to the DPS, they have on record that, “ Out of the 47,413 convictions in Texas from January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014 there were only a mere 111 convictions of CHL holders” (Texas Department of Public Safety). Also in the Texas Concealed Carry Information they say, “Out of all the concealed handgun license issued in 2015, 80% of the license carriers had either two or fewer misdemeanor charges” ( Texas Concealed Carry Information). The Pros completely outweigh the Cons. You should get a license because it deters criminal
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