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doesn't Florida have a higher concentration of retirees and elderly?
Executive Summary
Ten years ago this month, a controversial "concealed- carry" law went into effect in the state of Florida. In a sharp break from the conventional wisdom of the time, that law allowed adult citizens to carry concealed firearms in public. Many people feared the law would quickly lead to disaster: blood would literally be running in the streets. Now, 10 years later, it is safe to say that those dire predictions were completely unfounded. Indeed, the debate today over concealed-carry laws centers on the extent to which such laws can actually reduce the crime rate.
To the shock and dismay of gun control proponents, concealed-carry reform has proven to be wildly popular among state lawmakers. Since Florida launched its experiment with concealed-carry in October 1987, 23 states have enacted similar laws, with positive results.
Prior to 1987, almost every state in America either prohibited the carrying of concealed handguns or permitted concealed-carry under a licensing system that granted government officials broad discretionary power over the decision to grant a permit. The key feature of the new concealed-carry laws is that the government must grant the permit as soon as any citizen can satisfy objective licensing criteria.
Originally posted by Zipdot
Right, I had just edited my post to comment on that. In Texas, we can defend ourselves in the streets with deadly force. This coincides with our concealed handgun laws and it's a very good system - an excellent criminal deterrent. Moreover, it's not the "Wild West" down here, it's simply an up-to-date, individually empowering defense system.
Originally posted by subz
Do you trust everyone with a gun in Florida Muaddib?
I know I wouldnt but you agree that they should be able to bear arms and shoot to kill if they are threatend.
Lets say some one is delusional. They think their life is in danger because aliens have taken over the World. Lets say he shoots his neighbour to death because he thinks his life is in danger.
What the hell will this law say on the matter? What the hell will a defense lawyer try and contrive this law into? Not guilty purely for mental reasons? No prison sentence due to mental incapacity?
[edit on 6/4/05 by subz]
Originally posted by subz
Do you trust everyone with a gun in Florida Muaddib?
I know I wouldnt but you agree that they should be able to bear arms and shoot to kill if they are threatend.
Lets say some one is delusional. They think their life is in danger because aliens have taken over the World. Lets say he shoots his neighbour to death because he thinks his life is in danger.
What the hell will this law say on the matter? What the hell will a defense lawyer try and contrive this law into? Not guilty purely for mental reasons? No prison sentence due to mental incapacity?
[edit on 6/4/05 by subz]