To: The Mississippi State House, The Mississippi State Senate, and Governor Phil Bryant

Ban the Open Carry Law In Mississippi

On July 6, 2013, a law will go in effect which House Bill 2 will clarify the open carry law, which should not be a law. This law expresses a concern for Law Enforcement, business owners, and most of all, the citizens of the state of Mississippi. The open carry law is a very controversial and disturbing law that put many citizens in the fear of increased crime. Four people in a grocery store or bank carry a gun is not a good look and can create confusion. Many law enforcement agencies will face confusion when arriving to crime scenes that consist of bystanders who are carrying guns as well. This situation can increase the chances of someone getting hurt. This Law also will increase 911 calls. Just because an individual is authorized to carry a gun, does not mean that he or she is properly trained. Situations may occur when an offender may take a gun from a victim and use his or her own gun against them. Law enforcement will not be able to identify every single person carrying a weapon and felons may take advantage of this as well. This open carry law is not a very smart move and should be banned in order to protect the state of Mississippi from the rise of crime in its community, businesses, public areas, and residential areas.

Why is this important?

Gun crimes has been a rising issue in our news today. The open carry law in Mississippi is not a great idea and can increase crime in the state of Mississippi.