It seems to me that across most of the nation, gun control has become a losing proposition. This is in part due to failures of past gun control legislation to deliver results claimed by proponents. In other words, people are learning that the banning and restriction of gun rights not only does not reduce criminal misuse of guns, but that the restrictions come to bear only on those of us who abide the law.
Even in Illinois, home of the Joyce Foundation (probably the principle funding source for the anti-gun rights movement), gun control advocates cannot get traction. That says a lot.
And furthermore, it seems that the trend is a restoration of people's rights to lawful arms. Prohibitions on carrying protective arms are being repealed all across the nation. TN is a prime example ... the legislature this year has repealed the prohibition on carrying arms in establishments that serve alcohol, repealed prohibition on keeping loaded long guns in vehicles, repealed prohibition on carrying arms in parks, and, it seems ... repealed federal-type restrictions on guns made and owned inside the state.
College and university campuses are the next "gun free zones" that will be repealed.
Thirty-seven states do not prohibit the right to bear arms in restaurants or other places that serve alcohol. It is illegal to drink or become intoxicated while bearing arms.
"Given the number of local parks that go unpatrolled by police, however, that provision should give local officials good reason to enact a gun-carry ban."
Astoundingly obtuse statement. Evidence shows that licensed carriers make society more safe, not less. If anything, that parks go unpatrolled by police is precisely justification NOT to enact a carry ban.
Chattanooga Times ... the alternative that you suggest is that people simply hope they don't become victims or hope the police arrive in time. What you are doing is encouraging dependency and helplessness. Those of us who understand our just place in society cannot accept what you suggest we do.
Certainly it's in the public interest to ensure prohibited persons aren't "granted the right" to carry protective firearms.
Leveritt's argument is completely moot. That is because the AR state legislature charges the Department of State Police to criminal background check all applicants. Only those with a clean record are issued licenses.
Leveritt would have us think that the state police are incompetent at running background checks.
If this is all Leveritt has to stand on, he's flat on his face already.
Tennessee: Bredesen mulled other priorities in gun veto defeat
It seems to me that across most of the nation, gun control has become a losing proposition. This is in part due to failures of past gun control legislation to deliver results claimed by proponents. In other words, people are learning that the banning and restriction of gun rights not only does not reduce criminal misuse of guns, but that the restrictions come to bear only on those of us who abide the law.
Even in Illinois, home of the Joyce Foundation (probably the principle funding source for the anti-gun rights movement), gun control advocates cannot get traction. That says a lot.
And furthermore, it seems that the trend is a restoration of people's rights to lawful arms. Prohibitions on carrying protective arms are being repealed all across the nation. TN is a prime example ... the legislature this year has repealed the prohibition on carrying arms in establishments that serve alcohol, repealed prohibition on keeping loaded long guns in vehicles, repealed prohibition on carrying arms in parks, and, it seems ... repealed federal-type restrictions on guns made and owned inside the state.
College and university campuses are the next "gun free zones" that will be repealed.
NRA says Bredesen ‘betrayed’ trust on ‘guns in bars’ veto
Thirty-seven states do not prohibit the right to bear arms in restaurants or other places that serve alcohol. It is illegal to drink or become intoxicated while bearing arms.
This veto will be over-ridden, as it should.
No guns in parks here, please
"Given the number of local parks that go unpatrolled by police, however, that provision should give local officials good reason to enact a gun-carry ban."
Astoundingly obtuse statement. Evidence shows that licensed carriers make society more safe, not less. If anything, that parks go unpatrolled by police is precisely justification NOT to enact a carry ban.
Chattanooga Times ... the alternative that you suggest is that people simply hope they don't become victims or hope the police arrive in time. What you are doing is encouraging dependency and helplessness. Those of us who understand our just place in society cannot accept what you suggest we do.
Arkansas House OKs bill sealing concealed-carry list
Certainly it's in the public interest to ensure prohibited persons aren't "granted the right" to carry protective firearms.
Leveritt's argument is completely moot. That is because the AR state legislature charges the Department of State Police to criminal background check all applicants. Only those with a clean record are issued licenses.
Leveritt would have us think that the state police are incompetent at running background checks.
If this is all Leveritt has to stand on, he's flat on his face already.