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In April 2003 the Minnesota Senate passed the Minnesota Personal Protection Act (MPPA). This made Minnesota a "shall issue" state where a properly trained, law abiding adult could apply and receive a permit to carry a firearm. States that allow citizens to carry have less violent crimes then those that don’t allow permits. A permit to carry is another prevention method that allows you to be prepared for emergencies. The MPPA sets out guidelines to insure that not just anyone can receive their permit to carry. Carrying a gun is a big responsibility and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. However I believe the MPPA was the right choice for Minnesotans. When Minnesota became a â€Å"right to carry† state many anti- MPPA supporters claimed that by passing the MPPA that it would lead to blood in the streets. Today there are 40 â€Å"right to carry† states with about 6 million permit holders in the US. In Minnesota there are over 160,000 people with a permit to carry. The FBI’s crime reports shows that violent crimes are 26% higher in states that do not allow permits to carry. There is 2.5 million death...