for what crime. If a person wanted to rob a bank and try to get away with it, then he would want to use a handgun. Handguns can be hidden in pockets and other small areas, where a riffle is very hard to conceal. In order to conceal a riffle, the person would have to wear a very long coat and have it strapped to them underneath the coat. When looking at crimes, different weapons are used for different purposes. If a robber wanted to rob a convent store, they would more than likely carry and brandish a handgun, due to the fact that they can conceal it better than a riffle. Riffles are used mostly for long-distance shooting, because a scope (or mini telescope) can be attached to it for a more accurate shot. Most hunters use large caliber riffles when hunting deer and bear.Hunting brings up another point. Hunters rarely use handguns to hunt. Riffles are used unless it is bow hunting season or black powder season. Black powder season means that muzzle-loading guns are used, which is a single shot with a caliber anywhere from 30-55.All types of guns are very deadly; each has their own advantages and drawbacks. When owning a gun, you have to be very careful with them around small children and you also have to take responsibility for them and what they are capable of....
