Reply #13: Which means that you might avoid owning a firearm for self defense ... [View All]

for the simple reason that you feared your anti RKBA boss might find out and lay you off. Or if you were a woman who moved because of the fear of an abusive husband or a stalker, you might avoid getting a carry permit as the person you feared might find your address and attack you.

I can understand why you would want permits to be a public record if you oppose concealed carry. If nothing else, some people will decide not to get one.

But the records can be used to find out if YOU have a carry permit by someone who might want to attack you. Obviously, you are easier prey if you are unarmed. Of course, if an attacker realizes that you have a carry permit, he may just decide to shoot you in the back.