Recently, Florida became the 26th state to allow permitless carry, an unsettling policy that paves the way for anyone to carry loaded guns in public, without any form of permit, safety training, or background checks. It's a decision that is literally placing more deadly weapons on the streets, escalating everyday disagreements into potentially lethal encounters, and endangering the safety and well-being of communities nationwide.
Research has repeatedly shown that when public carry laws are weakened, violence escalates. States that have implemented permitless carry policies have seen a disturbing 13-15% increase in violent crime rates and an 11% increase in homicides committed with handguns.
Every time we walk down the street, visit the mall, or attend a public event, we are now at a greater risk because of these policies. Permitless carry isn't just an abstract debate about constitutional rights -- it's a matter of life and death.
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