TexasCajun wrote:I like it. Especially the idea of turning the question around -I do have one question and one point to add.The question should not be “why would you need a handgun,” it should be “is there a compelling reason to exclude handguns?”
The question: If there is already a prohibition against being intoxicated while carrying concealed, why continue to exclued concealed carry in 51% establishments?
And my one point: Requiring a CHL holder to disarm before entering a prohibited place actually creates more of a public safety issue. When my gun is holstered & concealed, the chance of a negligent discharge is virtually non-existant. However, when I have to unconceal and unholster my weapon to put it in secure storage, the risk of a negligent discharge goes up significantly due to the very nature of having to handle the weapon. Then re-arming after leaving the prohibited place again increases the ND risk. In these circumstances the ND risk is even higher because the weapon-handling is usually taking place in cramped & seated position within a car. Even re-holstering a micro-compact 9mm pistol IWB puts the CHL'er in an awkward, contorting position.
well the naysayers will tell you cause drunk people fight, but its just another excuse to keep a prohibition. I would think that the 51% is being left as an appeasement attempt trying to get the rest of the new changes to the law thru