THE RECESSION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LAYOFFS WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON BUSINESS SECURITY AND CRIME AGAINST BUSINESSES?
Nick Nykodym,Brian A. Patrick, Tracey Toussaint

Abstract
This research analyzes the impact of two confluent factors upon business safety/security; (1) the nationwide economic recession, which has led to cities and governmental organizations laying off police and law enforcement personnel, and (2) record high rates of concealed firearm carry permits issued to the public, motivated by a well-organized social movement for Second Amendment Constructionism, accompanied by increases in firearms and ammunition sales such that many dealers cannot meet customer demand. Conventional wisdom has it that fewer jobs, less money, more guns and less police/law enforcement personnel lead to more crime. Yet available data show that gun deaths inflicted by this new generation of CCW (Carry Concealed Weapons) permit holders are at a much lower level than that of the general US population. Extensive background checks and training of CCW (Carry Concealed Weapons) permit holders/licensees are credited with these extremely low rates of death and crime. The expanded rights of these Second Amendment Constructionists are discussed in the context of business and organizational safety.

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