Alabama and Ohio have passed versions of constitutional carry. Georgia is likely next in the coming weeks. Just last year Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah joined the list putting half of the nation under permitless carry. The progress made by second amendment groups pushing constitutional carry around the county comes at a time when the national press corp is going all-in on gun control. It’s also happening when the NRA is in a total meltdown. Here’s more:
Erick, I have to disagree with you on this one. Just because someone can legally buy a firearm does not mean it is safe or smart for them to carry in public. I am a CCW holder and an avid 2nd Amend guy. I am also a USPSA shooter. I see plenty of people who have legal firearms do stupid things with them. Not to mention the legal nightmare resulting from using a firearm in public to defend oneself. As you know being a lawyer, self defense law has many pitfalls. Without training in how to safely handle firearms and a basic understanding of the law, I think constitutional carry is dangerous. The only way to ensure training is with a CCW. By the way, Georgia does a poor job on the training side (none) for CCW permits. My EDC is a G43 too. Be safe.
Erick, I have to disagree with you on this one. Just because someone can legally buy a firearm does not mean it is safe or smart for them to carry in public. I am a CCW holder and an avid 2nd Amend guy. I am also a USPSA shooter. I see plenty of people who have legal firearms do stupid things with them. Not to mention the legal nightmare resulting from using a firearm in public to defend oneself. As you know being a lawyer, self defense law has many pitfalls. Without training in how to safely handle firearms and a basic understanding of the law, I think constitutional carry is dangerous. The only way to ensure training is with a CCW. By the way, Georgia does a poor job on the training side (none) for CCW permits. My EDC is a G43 too. Be safe.