[DallasGal]

I have a friend who would agree with all the “NO” votes given that we already have a constitutional right to bear arms. If that’s so, why do we need a license i.e. permission, when it has already been granted.

I’m all for open carry, but some folks here have just been stupid in how they have been going about it.

[marktwain]

The problems is the right has been undefended for so long that it has atrophied from lack of use.

It was so seldom used, that many assumed it was no longer valid.

[CrazyIvan]

Agreed. I cringe when I see the same degree of “in your face” aggression from pro gun people that we see from, for instance, the gay mafia. I'm an old enough biker to remember when people thought we were all low life violent criminals. We got accepted not by being rude and aggressive but by being nice guys and stopping to help old ladies with flat tires and such. I have made quite a few converts here in Il. to concealed carry just by politely sharing some facts with them. Of course when they realize that some one as charming and handsome as I carry they know it's OK.-)