They don't? Hmmm...
Last check showed constitutional carry states as:
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Idaho (residents only)
Kansas
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Dakota (additional restrictions make this one borderline)
South Dakota
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming...
No. The top tier are constitutional carry, and it's called that for a reason e.g. not being statutorily required to obtain permission for the bearing of one's arms, openly or concealed. Notwithstanding any secondary considerations one might find, the Right is what matters.
The introduction of...
Is Indiana #1? No. Not even in the top ten.
As was mentioned earlier, much depends on one's grading criteria. My top tier (in no particular order) is Alaska, Arizona, and Wyoming (Vermont gets disqualified due the prohibition on suppressors). Idaho, Montana, Utah, and a few others make up tier...
Thanks to Representative Lucas for all his efforts. A loyal and faithful servant to the people.
The reason why Indiana will likely never get Constitutional Carry with regard to sidearms is because there are too many people who, openly or deep down, consider it right, just and proper that we...
Agree, except for one nit to pick: The Constitution does not give rights, but rather (in this case) reaffirms one or more rights held to be self-evident by its adherents and those who have sworn loyalty to uphold and defend it against all enemies - foreign and domestic.
:laugh: See, now he wuz jus' usin' his "freedom of expression" to make a statement against The Man, the oppressor. Yeah, and like, then that bloodthirsty gun-toting redneck, who had been itching for a chance to execute someone, saw an opportunity to gun down a helpless "victim".
A clue. Expanding this graphic nationwide over the last several decades will yield some answers to many questions that keep getting asked over and over again.
Silence, you peasant! You VILL register mit der Staatspolizei, just as you have done with your so-called "right to carry". Und you vill be (graciously and at your expense) issued some form of "authorization" by ze State vhich you must have on your person or in your possession at all times. Und...
Bolded for emphasis. Everyone should read and heed.
BoR, I have for some time considered the need for a separate thread on the principles of Federalism, so that everyone can review and (re)consider his own understanding of the concept. Where to place it? In an academic setting, it might fall...