perfectly understandable and a very reasonable concern. Like I said - majority of them lock it in their vehicle's glove compartment. Majority of them do not carry it. Majority of them do not engage in brawl. Majority of them are smart enough to avoid the conflict at all cost. There are far far more stories about CCW saving lives than CCW killing people (out of violence).
It is illegal to brandish or threaten with your weapon. It is illegal to even HINT that you have a gun. It is illegal to consume alcohol if you are armed - exactly same as drinking and driving. It is illegal illegal illegal.
The government's not that stupid. Neither are CCW holders. CCW Law is as rigid as PAS law
So any stories?
We can bring our guns on campus in South Carolina also. However, I don't because it requires leaving the gun locked in the car in the parking lot. I never leave my guns in a car or purse. If I'm carrying, I want it on my person. A car is too easily broken in to or stolen, and a purse is too easily snatched.
Correct on all points.
yes. that's why they get criminally charged and it's a very serious charge! They will say bye bye to firearms and they will have their firearm licenses revoked permanently... unlike drivers with DUI who are given several chances.
Drunk hunters in forest? yes I've heard of it several times. It's shameless and they do get caught by park rangers or get reported by other hunters who pass by. exactly! and the thugs don't even have CCW permit and they don't follow the laws! so what do you propose what can we law-abiding citizens do to protect ourselves from these thugs? *hint hint - see my post #64Thugs walk around all the time with guns hidden on them.
yes. that's why they get criminally charged and it's a very serious charge! They will say bye bye to firearms and they will have their firearm licenses revoked permanently... unlike drivers with DUI who are given several chances.
With guns - you have only ONE CHANCE, NO EXCEPTION. and I support that stance. If your firearm license is revoked, you are required to surrender your firearms to your local police department within a specific time frame. Failure to do so will result in further criminal charge and arrest.
exactly! and the thugs don't even have CCW permit and they don't follow the laws! so what do you propose what can we law-abiding citizens do to protect ourselves from these thugs? *hint hint - see my post #64
Having a gun concealed does not automatically translate to greater safety or responsibility.
See there; I didn't need to post any stories. You have illustrated my point for me.
because of stringent requirement and laws involved in CCW process. It's generally rigorous in all states. In some states, CCW permit are relatively easy to obtain but if it's that "too easy", that CCW permit will most likely not be recognized and honored in other state. My permits are recognized by 33 states. Again - it varies among states... so complex that most CCW holders choose NOT to carry it.
Chance is - they probably don't have CCW permit but then.... we don't know since you never asked.
It is ILLEGAL and you MUST IMMEDIATELY report it to police. He will be charged with aggravated assault with weapon and probably more. a CCW holder doing this is treated more harshly than a thug with illegal firearm.
yes. that is true. but then.... I'm much more concerned about idiot drivers than people carrying guns. I'm more likely to get killed by an idiot driver than a thug or an idiot gun owner. Human elements on anything makes me nervous too. Subway or bus driven by sleepy/distracted driver. Surgery performed by drunk surgeon. Class taught by pedophile. Arrested performed by aggressive and abusive officers. so on...