The Libertarian Stance on 'Gun Control':
A Beginner's Guide

I’m a 5 feet 3 inches tall woman, so I am by no means an intimidating specimen. Plus, I live in one of Arizona’s most dangerous cities, Tolleson, where the crime rate is 299% higher than the national average (Spencer, 2021).

Thus I find it imperative to carry a firearm for protection, and it appears I am fulfilling my civic obligations by doing so (Hornberger, 2021). Considering the bad things I have experienced in life, anyone in my shoes would do the same.

“If we live with angels, then there is nothing to fear so there is also no need for 'gun-control'. In contrast, if the world is filled with criminals, then 'gun control' doesn’t work because everyone ignores our gun laws.” - [Source: Rob Morse, JPFO] (Morse, 2019)

Our commitment to freedom has implications for critical aspects of life. Federal 'gun control' remains one of the more controversial aspects of individual choice in our nation (Morse, 2019). Sadly, there are those defiantly interested in forcibly interfering with my liberty – and yours – concerning 'gun control'.

I’ll clarify what libertarians agree on regarding this dicey topic. I know that many neighborhoods in the US are hotbeds for gun violence and abuse of gun ownership is the norm.

However, the morally correct decision I have arrived at is to carry a firearm to protect myself as and when due. While not everyone can guarantee gun safety, I have an overarching commitment to secure myself and my family with an appropriate firearm. .....