While more and more people are open carrying (no license required), there are times when concealed carry may be a better option and obviously we need to carry in our vehicles no matter what method we carry.
One of the major stumbling blocks is the law regarding carrying inside a vehicle. Not just the fact that a gun in a vehicle is considered concealed (meaning license required) but also all the idiotic laws pertaining to carrying in a vehicle all together, even with a chl.
This has been a big reason that some people have chosen to not get a chl. To much hassle & once obtained, to much risk of still committing a crime, which can impact your record, job etc.
Thankfully with the passage SB17 which should become law soon if Mr. Kasich keeps his word, all the regulations on those who have chl's on how they carry in vehicles will go away. This will greatly lift the burden of trying to carry legally in your car or truck, making this legit reason go away.
The joke among many of us mocking the critics and their illogical arguments is that we will soon be able to drive down the road twirling our gun around our finger headed to the bar.
Personal note: I think having to get a chl to conceal carry is an infringement, but obviously the courts disagree and I only have so much time & money so I try to pick my battles. Therefore I chose to get a chl rather than fight a felony for CC'ing without it, but that's just me.
I am so Glad thi law got Signed today. In 90 days we will be able to carry in Restaraunts that serve alcohol(still can not drink), and no more silly laws about how to carry in the vehicle (if you have a CHL) Next up HB256. Constitutional Carry.
ReplyDeletePeople should be very vigilante about the changing gun laws. Unless a person is following the gun law he can be in big trouble carrying the handgun in the public place. F.I.D, Class A, Class B, and other MA Gun License are being given to people who are showing the certificates of firearms safety training course completion.
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