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Argumentative Essay

Guns/ Gun Laws regulating and controlling Guns in America.

Gun laws by state varies (Virginia my state )

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/a/gunlaws_va.htm

Permits shall be valid for 5 years. On and after July 1, 2007, if a permittee moves from the address listed on the permit, he shall within 30 days notify the issuing court of the change of address and the court located where the permittee has moved to, shall issue a new permit.

The person issued the permit shall have such permit on his person at all times when he is carrying a concealed handgun and must display the permit and proper photo identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer.

The specific reasons for a denial shall be stated in the order of the court.

Upon request of the applicant made within 21 days of the denial, the court shall place the matter on the docket for a full hearing, at which the applicant may be represented by a lawyer. The final order of the court shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Any person denied a permit may present a petition for review to the Court of Appeals.

The petition for review shall be filed within sixty days of the expiration of the time for requesting a hearing, or if a hearing is requested, within sixty days of the entry of the final order of the circuit court following the hearing.

If the decision to deny the permit is reversed upon appeal, taxable costs incurred by the person shall be paid by the Commonwealth.

It is unlawful to carry any firearm at any time in any elementary, junior high, or high school, or on such school property or discharge a firearm on school grounds or within 1,000 feet of school property, except as part of the curriculum or other school-sponsored program of any organization permitted by the school.

Firearms may be possessed in a vehicle if unloaded and locked in a closed container or vehicle trunk.

Any person with a concealed...