Law-abiding citizens should have the right to protect themselves from criminals. If you carry a gun you will be less likely to suffer injury if attacked, compared to other methods of self-defense. The right to carry a concealed handgun is protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The United States Constitution states that “the right of the people to bear Arms shall not be infringed” (ProCon.org 1). Carrying a gun could prevent many people from being killed in a public shooting. Concealed handguns protect citizens from violent crimes such as burglaries and robberies. Most criminals are armed and you don't have much chance of surviving if you don't carry a weapon