Hey, you don’t have to tell me. I’m a strict constructionist. I don’t believe the government- local, state or federal- have most of the “powers” they have usurped already.
Also, I refuse to apply for a CCW, purely on the reasoning that there is no Constitutional power to force me to. But I’m not stupid enough to carry all the time without one and get my a** put in jail and have to fight the harassment of a bogus charge though.
I do have a driver’s license for the same reason, although I don’t feel that the state has the power to require me to have one, and I will explain that til I’m blue in the face to those who think driving is a privilege.
I have just learned that discretion is the better part of valor unless you have more money than brains or are a lib connected politician who is above the law.
While a strict constructionist, I’m also a realist. ;^D
I do have a driver’s license for the same reason, although I don’t feel that the state has the power to require me to have one, and I will explain that til I’m blue in the face to those who think driving is a privilege.
Ditto that.
Now we have the ruling (which I read). It appears to draw a line in the sand, while also providing opportunities to move it, only in the right direction. Chicago is the next domino set to fall.
It isn't likely to cross no permit concealed carry territory anytime soon, but the issue does come up in state legislatures from time to time and nothing prevents states from allowing it other than the wrong politicians being in office.