Violence In New Orleans

According to Preventing Lethal Violence in New Orleans, A Great American City, “These findings so far do not suggest a significant differentiation in the nature of homicide in New Orleans. However, this changes somewhat when one examines method. Nearly 90 percent of all homicides we reviewed were committed by firearms” (Voigt, Harper, and Thornton 133-140). Based on this dismal fact lead to the conclusion that something needs to be done about the gun violence in New Orleans. New Orleans have one of the highest gun violence rates based on its’ history and statistics. Not only do the history or statistics, but poverty also an accurate measure in predicting violence in New Orleans. About 27.7% of the population lives below the poverty line which
Negative perceptions from potential tourists and meeting planners are threatening the well-being of a strong tourism sector” (Diamanche, Frederic, and Alenna 24-29). The drastic increase in violence in New Orleans affects the city’s major financial income from tourist. This puts the city of New Orleans in an insecurity financial state which affects the maintained of the city’s expenses. New Orleans may income source is from the tourists in their cities year around. A Lot of events are held in New Orleans such as Mardi Gras, Battle of The Band: Southern University v.s. Grambling University, and several festival and parades. On average, New Orleans brings in $4.9 billion which includes hotels, restaurants and local attractions, according to the New Orleans Convention and Visitors
Cities such as Florida maintains a low gun violence in their cities because of the safety classes that are require for them to take.According to Maryland.gov, “Firearms Safety Training Course is a course of instruction which includes classroom instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun” (Maryland.gov). The best way to reduce this gun violence is to make a law that Louisiana residents to require a permit to purchase and carry guns. Base on the New York transition of becoming one of America’s Murder Capital by changing their gun law has have an positive effect on the city and its viewings. With this approach, anything can be possible. A well organized plan allow for the unexpected to occur. By requiring a permit which also require you to have courses on safety and target practice. You also would have to be 21 of age to take the course which also decrease murder in our youth and unsafe usage of a firearm by