Speech and assembly have been shown to have limits. So too should gun ownership. I am bothered by the fact that the Constitution specifically mentions militia in connection with bearing arms. Also, I am bothered by the belief that all types of arms are acceptable.
Are all college students to be allowed to concealed carry? Or only the “orthodox, right-thinking” ones? that is what disturbs me. I wouldn’t be surprised if the litmus test for concealed carry has to do with ideology.
Yes, but these are things like "time, place, and manner" restrictions, because if I walk around with a bullhorn at 2:30 in the morning, I might bother people. In such a situation, the very act of speech itself is harmful to those around me, so we have some--very few--regulations.
Not true with carrying a weapon. Unlike speech, the very act of carrying a weapon--in and of itself--is harmless to those around me, and, as such, should not be subject to restriction.
If you want to pass laws that give severe penalties to those who use a weapon in the commission of a crime, fine. But don't restrict my right to carry a weapon, which, by itself, is completely harmless.