I read that over and over, and I’m not sure, since it was a fast-paced interview and the question wasn’t precise.
He might have meant that states organize how guns are registered, etc. States do control rules about open vs. closed carry, etc.
I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt until he clarifies the statement.
It is to some degree thats true. States control the laws for concealed/open carry and other such laws and that’s the way it should be.
2011 NRA Annual Meetings - Herman Cain - Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kplLAcpJtbw