They are correct. That IS an insane law.
I am in 100% agreement with Kalifornia changing this law. People need to be free to carry LOADED guns.
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You're absolutely right. That makes NO sense at all and does WAY more harm than good. What are you going to do with an unloaded handgun besides chuck it at someone?
You might as well carry a rock in a holster. It's cheaper and more effrective (the aerodynamics of a thrown handgun can't be all that great).
Carrying a handgun openly gives anyone who sees it the warning that you have it. Someone up to no good will take note, and if you are a hinderance to their plan they will take you out first. Why wouldn't they? And someone standing there with a unloaded handgun is going to be the worlds biggest (and possibly dead) loser in that situation.
Much better to have the advantage of surprise and the deadly force you can get from a concealed, loaded weapon. I think everyone who qualifies (felons and illegals need not apply) should take a CCW class and get their permit.
I'm trying to talk my wife into taking the class now. I told her I'll even take the class again if she doesn't want to go alone.