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kel · 03-28-2005, 07:38 PM

Take a look at the number of criminal friendly/gun free zones, take a look at national legislation. 46+ states do not allow concealed carry without paying for a permit and waiting months on the off chance they issue it to you(as is the case for the majority of the population, which will be delayed or denied). Even more states don't allow open carry with or without a permit. Waiting periods which make handguns unavailable to those who need them NOW due to a clear and present threat. Openly hostile law enforcement officers in many states and cities who will stop you and search you if they see you carrying even in states where it is legal to carry openly.

NY, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., and any populated area in California all deny either ownership or right to carry or both. That is a huge chunk of the population that has chosen to deny itself and anyone unfortunate enough to live there the most expedient means of protection. I think it's pretty clear what the majority thinks of defensive handgun usage. It's a slight majority and it's is slowly shrinking for now, but it is still significant and disturbing. Politicians did not make these changes in a vacuum.

03-28-2005, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Take a look at the number of criminal friendly/gun free zones, take a look at national legislation. 46+ states do not allow concealed carry without paying for a permit and waiting months on the off chance they issue it to you(as is the case for the majority of the population, which will be delayed or denied). Even more states don't allow open carry with or without a permit. Waiting periods which make handguns unavailable to those who need them NOW due to a clear and present threat. Openly hostile law enforcement officers in many states and cities who will stop you and search you if they see you carrying even in states where it is legal to carry openly. NY, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., and any populated area in California all deny either ownership or right to carry or both. That is a huge chunk of the population that has chosen to deny itself and anyone unfortunate enough to live there the most expedient means of protection. I think it's pretty clear what the majority thinks of defensive handgun usage. It's a slight majority and it's is slowly shrinking for now, but it is still significant and disturbing. Politicians did not make these changes in a vacuum. __________________ "It better be funny" Last edited by kel; 03-28-2005 at 07:47 PM..