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Reply #138: In the "shall-issue" states the number of people who don't get CCW permits is about 99% [View All]

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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-23-09 08:56 AM
Response to Reply #129
138. In the "shall-issue" states the number of people who don't get CCW permits is about 99%
Even in states where they are relatively easy to get, like Texas; and among the few who choose to get permits their behavior is exemplary.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/ConvictionRatesReport2007.pdf

Those are the facts.

Since a large majority of people apparently AGREE with you that they don't have a valid need to get a concealed weapons permit, how about showing a little respect for the personal decisions of the few who do? Surely some of them have legitimate reasons for arming themselves, no matter whose standards you apply.

They are aware of the moral responsibility of what they are doing. Being fearful of them because of your own personal prejudices is neither rational nor reasonable.

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