Republicans, are you still trying to figure out how to get people to vote for you? Here's a good start: national concealed carry laws making all 50 states "shall issue" states. Even here in California! It's ridiculous that law-abiding citizens who are willing to submit to the permit process, get certified with the weapon, and make themselves familiar with the concealed-carry laws then can't leave the state without making deep investigation into that states' concealed carry laws.
I have no problem with individual states making laws that require their citizens to meet training and proficiency requirements before buying a gun, or even those laws that restrict the number of guns one can buy. I actually believe that licensing or at least requiring a gun safety course assists the cause, because at least there is a minimum knowledge requirement for those who will only keep the gun for self-defense.
Concealed carry should be the right of any adult citizen in the United States. It would make us a safer nation, as is proven every time the issue is studied. While I'd gladly meet stringent requirements for obtaining the permit, once obtained it ought to apply throughout the country in a uniform way.
Okay, Republicans - there's issue #1 for you. National security and gun rights, in a tight little package just for you. Well, if you're not too busy trying to get "Intelligent Design" sneaked into public school curriculum.
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