The Value of a Well-Armed Citizenry [Infographic]

When Richard Goodie found two men outside his home attacking his 14 year old daughter, he knew that he had to save her. He fired a warning shot which did not frighten the assailants. One of the men had a gun to his daughter’s head and Goodie shot him to save his daughter.

Self-protection is one of the biggest reasonings for the argument against ongoing talks of limiting gun accessibility. While some feel that fewer guns will lead to less crime and death, others vehemently believe that the ability to protect oneself takes precedent and that the second Amendment right to bear arms would be infringed upon if proposed legislation were to pass.

In this infographic, CriminalJusticeDegreeHub.com takes an in-depth look at numbers behind gun violence and the importance of the right to bear arms.

Source: Criminal Justice Degree Hub