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To: Kevin Rose who wrote (238688)	3/16/2002 7:34:01 PM
From: Gordon A. Langston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

My experience with people that legally pack is that their only interest is in saving their life, not getting a better parking place. Law enforcement in states that have concealed carry laws that allow qualified citizens permits on a "shall issue" (not arbitrary) basis do not report a problem. These citizens have been tested on safety, are range tested for ability and have no criminal record.

To: Kevin Rose who wrote (238688)	3/16/2002 7:45:02 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

<<That's the point. Everyone would need to be armed, because you never know who the bad guys are.>> Bad guys carry even though they carry without permission. I remember going to the hearing about having a concealed permit in Illinois. It was voted down in committee by one vote. The guy who killed it said it would be unfair to muggers and rapists. No shit, I sat there and heard that crap. It's not like everyone has to carry a gun, just give them the right. A mugger then wouldn't know who was carrying and who wasn't.