desert dude
Well-Known Member
Some states issue concealed carry permits on what is known as a "may issue" basis. What that means is that it is up to the discretion of some person, usually the county sheriff or chief of police, whether to issue the permit. California is a "may issue" state. In practice, what happens is that only politically connected, wealthy people or chums of the sheriff get a permit. What you suggest is a version of "may issue".why do you think it's a bad idea? I mean we should live in a community that is congruent with our life style, right? My thought is to have more social continuity in our local communities. Hell, we could all live in clear houses.
It is a terrible system, and in my opinion it is unconstitutional. Would you be content to speak only after raising your hand and being granted permission? Would you think you had a first amendment right to "freedom of speech" if you had to be granted permission to speak, and if you had to keep your mouth shut if you weren't granted permission? Why should 2A be treated with less respect than 1A?