I will disagree here, in regards to non-violent class A and B misdemeanors. Some people screw up, no reason they shouldn't be able to protect themselves while not at home or driving. Now if it's violent or weapons related, I agree.carlson1 wrote:If you can't get a license to OC you don't need to OC.
I don't like the license for CC, but it sure beats not carrying.
True, I just see going from licensed to unlicensed as a much bigger step than removing a couple of prohibited places here/there.RoyGBiv wrote:Perhaps a relevant comparison can be made by considering "places weapons prohibited"?locke_n_load wrote:The CHL law was great because we had no way to carry a handgun in public previously. I just wonder if we go licensed OC, would we ever get the backing to go unlicensed?
The restrictions have been eased in some places, and there seems to be some momentum for further easing.
Just because we have CC doesn't mean anyone is content to leave the restrictions as-is.
I think the same will happen if we only get licensed OC this session.
True. The no renewal class is great, and so is the reduced time. I forgot about those.KC5AV wrote:Another good comparison is seat times in classes and renewals. It took some time, but we've managed to reduce the number of hours required for a CHL class, and removed the need to sit for a renewal class at all. We can't let perfect be the enemy of good.RoyGBiv wrote:Perhaps a relevant comparison can be made by considering "places weapons prohibited"?locke_n_load wrote:The CHL law was great because we had no way to carry a handgun in public previously. I just wonder if we go licensed OC, would we ever get the backing to go unlicensed?
The restrictions have been eased in some places, and there seems to be some momentum for further easing.
Just because we have CC doesn't mean anyone is content to leave the restrictions as-is.
I think the same will happen if we only get licensed OC this session.
I'm not trying to argue, I am just less optimistic than most I guess for going from licensed to unlicensed I reckon. Thanks all for your input. I also wonder if there will be a bill similar to 195 that will also remove some more off-limits locations but is for no-license OC. Time will tell I guess.