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Tuesday, April 4. 2006

The Rapid Growth of Right to Carry

The dramatic growth of Right to Carry (ie concealed weapons) since 1986 occurred beneath my radar. "Shall issue" means a carry license will be issued if you pass the background check. I am getting mine - not because I want to carry, but because I want to be able to if I want to. It's a freedom issue. Brits and Aussies: Eat your heart out.

A nice summary of the subject, with maps, at RWN. Here is the current state of the states:

 

Posted by The Barrister in Politics at 05:23 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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AS they say, it is better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. As some others say, F*** 'em all but 7 - 6 to carry the casket and one to count cadence. I always thought that honorably discharged combat veterans, those whose record shows the use of arms in defense of the nation should be able to carry a concealed weapon without the permit, but should produce upon request their DD 214 (military discharge) proving that they have used a weapon.
#1 goesh on 2006-04-04 10:35 (Reply)
I am a licensed to carry citizen of the state of CT and PA. And I carry every day. I agree with the concept that goesh puts forth but the hard fact is that some of our veterans and I mean a very SMALL number may not be in a position to justify carrying. War does have a way of causing some istability in some. Not most. but some. and yes I have my DD214.
#2 Loaded Gun dog on 2006-04-04 11:21 (Reply)
I firmly believe that all members of the military reserves should have the right to carry. A reserve military ID should be permit enough. Goes to the heart of the 2nd amendment - even liberal interpretations.
#3 NJSoldier on 2006-04-05 07:36 (Reply)
Now that is more reasonable. Reservists. I agree with that idea. but not a blanket statement for those discharged.
#4 Packin Dog on 2006-04-05 12:29 (Reply)
Colt .38 Detective Special in the office at all times. Never had to use it - but that's the point, isn't it?
#5 the old doc on 2006-04-05 13:26 (Reply)

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