Amendment Quote by Jeff Cooper
“The proliferation of state concealed carry laws has evidently reduced the rate of violent street crime to a considerable extent. When the goblins do not know who is armed and who is not, their professional enthusiasm declines. Now that Britain has made sure (insofar as any law can so insure) that everybody is disarmed, the streets arem given back to the bad kid with the baseball bat. We hope they are satisfied.”
About This Quote
More concealed‑carry laws reduce street crime because potential attackers cannot identify armed victims, decreasing their confidence.
In simple terms: Hidden weapons lower crime by confusing attackers.
Key Takeaway
Consider policy impacts on safety.
Themes
public policy
crime prevention
gun laws
deterrence
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- community safety planning
- law enforcement training
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
political science
law
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this claim?
- How might criminals adapt?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on enforcement and cultural context; may not translate universally.
