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Respect.

It's also possible that some synergy has occurred in that people meet other people who are licensed and discover they aren't as wild-eyed crazy as they had heard chl folks were. Also, wives tend to get on the bandwagon and that takes some time. To further enhance licensing, it seems that every week or so there's a news piece about someone who defended themselves or their loved ones and prevented the death of innocents. There are many reasons to be licensed. Enough folks are now licensed that the bad guys should be taking a moment to consider the efficacy of using a firearm during a crime.

Statistics always make me ask more questions. Which states have the highest percentage of license holders, excluding non-resident licenses which might be duplications, AND has any state found that they have 'topped out'? Not everyone eligible for a license is inclined to get one sad to say. Finally, at what population percentage does a group become an economic force that could persuade retailers to change their attitudes?

Thanks Charles. Always supportive in your information. The percentage of eligible holders is higher than stated. 35% are under 18 years, about 3% are not eligible to vote because of felonies. That puts the percentage of CHL holders to be about at least 4.2% of eligible population. Perhaps higher.