09-16-2005, 11:00 AM
Criminals hesitate to attack when their victims might shoot back.
I am in favor of Right to Carry. I do think there should be controls associated with it, much like driving. If you want to carry a firearm it's fair to expect mandatory proof of proficiency/training, and a yearly permit fee, much like driving. After all, just becuase it would be cool to drive an 18 wheeler, you still can't just hop in and start driving one. The same goes for Right to Carry.
I especially favor CCW when travelling into known "bad areas" where my right to protect myself shouldn't be limited to yelling for help or swinging a tire iron. At least with a firearm I can wait for help to arrive with some level of self defense.
I am in favor of Right to Carry. I do think there should be controls associated with it, much like driving. If you want to carry a firearm it's fair to expect mandatory proof of proficiency/training, and a yearly permit fee, much like driving. After all, just becuase it would be cool to drive an 18 wheeler, you still can't just hop in and start driving one. The same goes for Right to Carry.
I especially favor CCW when travelling into known "bad areas" where my right to protect myself shouldn't be limited to yelling for help or swinging a tire iron. At least with a firearm I can wait for help to arrive with some level of self defense.