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The other argument I am hearing is that some people might not be talking about abuse by criminals (not stoppable by gun laws), but by people who would not normally carry weapons unless they were allowed to – thinking half drunk ************************************ on Friday night thinking he is The Punisher or something. I agree that this could be a problem. The answer though is not to just allow everyone to pack heat. If I am not mistaken, even the laws in Florida won’t let you carry your concealed weapon into an establishment that serves alcohol. I think this restriction is a good idea. Like Bruce Lee said, licensing, investigation, and training training training.
I do not currently carry a weapon when I leave the house because it is not legal in my state, but there have been times when I would have felt more comfortable with one. I am a former Paratrooper and Guardsman who has been properly trained to safely use and carry machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in environments with both hostile civilian and enemy personnel and not to use excessive force. I would not be endangering my fellow man if I was allowed to travel with a .357 in the glove compartment.
It can be done safely if the program is implemented properly.
I just want the option to be ABLE to defend myself if the need arises.
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