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Policy Design Worksheet

Policy topic: Right to carry a concealed handgun

Circle or highlight your position. (Keep in mind that you cannot be “pro” or “con” for all three topics)

I am “Pro” I am “Con”

Summary of most important points for your side of the issue. This must include 5 distinct points stated in complete sentences:

· Allowing people to carry concealed weapons in public increases crime

· Carrying a gun increases chances of a small confrontation escalading into being lethal

· Background checks are performed in order to issue a permit to carry gins to responsible citizens but that never stops irresponsible citizens from obtaining weapons

· Seeing someone carrying a gun in public makes other citizens uncomfortable

· Criminals are more likely to carry a gun if they think their victim is armed.

Summary of most important points for the opposition and your related rebuttal. This must include 2 distinct ideas stated in complete sentences:

· Opposition 1: citizens can protect themselves and their homes when law enforcement aren’t there for protection

· Rebuttal 1: when scared and paranoid one can shoot and kill someone by accident because of fear

· Opposition 2: Responsible citizens have the right to arm themselves under the second amendment

· Rebuttal 2: not all that have concealed weapons are responsible

Actual policy: Conduct a little research on existing policies regarding the assigned topic. Choose one policy uncovered in your research and summarize it here. What is the policy? In what setting and where does the policy occur? Who must follow it? How do people adhere to it? Be sure to describe it in sufficient detail:

· Eligibility requirements for gun permit in Florida: Must be 21 years of age, must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm, must have an ID.

Proposed policy recommendation: Based on your pro or con stance and your summary points above, what do you recommend be changed or implemented? Do you want there to be a law put in place – where will the law occur? Do you want to start a new tax – who or what will be taxed? Do you want an educational program to be created – in what setting will the education be conducted? You should be clear and specific about what the policy is, who or what it’s directed to, and what the implications are. In addition, you should answer some of these questions here: What is your policy? In what setting and where should your policy occur? Who needs to follow it? How will people or adhere to your policy? Include at least 2 plausible ideas that are described in sufficient detail. (You will receive detailed feedback on these and will advocate for one of them in the final paragraph of your policy paper)

· There should be more psychological testing prior to issuing licenses and concealed weapons to everyone

· Training to how to handle fire arms are necessary for citizens obtaining licenses and buying guns in order to handle with care.

Please keep in mind that the purpose of the worksheet is to help develop your policy recommendation. It is expected that many substantive modifications are made your policy prior to policy paper submission.

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