Constitutional Carry

[Adam Helmer]

skeet,

I support Constitutional Carry because that is what the Second Amendment is all about. In Vermont, any person, not prohibited, may carry a concealed handgun, "so long as they do it without criminal intent." That makes sense to me. ALL the Bad Guys are armed and CANNOT qualify for a permit, so let all the honest folks carry. I always carry when I visit Vermont.

Some folks say, "Not all folks should carry." I agree. NOT all folks should drive cars or breed, but what can be done to sort out the loonies? It really comes down to a Liberal versus Conservative view of society. I am talking honest (not prohibited) gun owners here. The Liberals think if they put in place ENOUGH Prior Restraints (like permits, FID Cards, etc.), they can PREVENT wrongdoing. ( This has not YET worked in Massachussets, New York, New Jersey or Washington D.C.). The Conservatives believe in Subsequent Punishments for wrongdoers. I say, let all honest gun owners carry if they desire. Punish any loonies and leave the rest of honest folks alone.

Adam