Today weapons are part of our life; However, many people think that firearms are the cause of most crime in the United States. Also, some people think that there will be no criminal activity if there is gun control. Today the issue of gun control is still an important decision in our country. In my opinion, today people fail to recognize the problem of dangerousness in our society. In the article “A Peaceful Woman Explains Why She Carries a Gun,” Linda Hasselstrom explains that only carrying a gun can keep you safe. She lived alone in the countryside and was always followed by a man. Hasselstrom's story shows that women should always try to be cautious and careful because they cannot predict what others will do to them. Hasselstrom also claims to be a peaceful woman; however, her experience in the past has taught her to carry a gun, learn Kung Fu, and be aware that men and women are not equal in our society. Hasselstrom explored various self-defense options before making the decision to carry weapons. He was calling for help over the CB radio. However, Hasselstrom explains that CB radio can't help much in terms of protection. At the time, a woman had a flat tire so she tried to call for help over the CB radio. Unfortunately, she was raped. For this reason Hasselstrom ruled out the CB radio as it could not immediately help the victims. Subsequently, she decided to attend a Kung Fu course, a martial art that she thinks can protect her from strangers. However, she believes it would be difficult to fight a 220-pound man unless she was very good at martial arts. He also read articles by several women who were well trained in Kung Fu and eventually raped by strangers. To sum up, Hasselstrom decided to carry a gun for self defense.......middle of paper......figured it will be one of the best experiences of my life. Ultimately, I feel like a fool for being nervous in the first place. San Jose State University is my passion and the school of my choice, and I will not regret my decision. If we always think more positively, all decisions will help shape the person we will become, and I am sure that everyone will be able to make an important decision on their own. Work Cited Hasselstrom, Linda. “A Peaceful Woman Explains Why She Carries a Gun.” Models for College Writing (2013): 354-358. Print“Who are the victims?” National Rape, Abuse and Incest Network. (2014). The RAINN.“Why own a gun? Protection is now the main reason” - ProCon.org.(2014), ProConorg Headlines.