No offense, but training is an element of the law. And anyone trained in responsible handling of a sidearm, would not carry a firearm to a political event like this in a concealed manner. I see your legal point, but its just a bad idea.
While i support our state law here in SC, i would prefer to see an open carry law prevail. Allowing people to carry concealed weapons, has an effect of de-legitimizing the carrying of a firearm or knife. Personally, I am more scared of an idiot with an SUV than a well-trained and well-armed neighbor.
The first time i saw a man with a gun on his hip I was still in diapers. Having descended from South Carolinians and Texans and Tennesseans, firearms are no more menacing than a hammer or a saw.
A gun is no more dangerous than an large pickup truck. Yet, we let idiots and children drive them openly and public. I agree with many of the thinkers like Jefferson, that a democracy will only work when comprised of a moral and descent people. Look around.
In an earlier post, I mentioned a moron with tomatoes. I was watching the local Fox affiliate a few minutes ago and they were doing their big story on the Palin visit today....
And, yes, some idiot was able to get two tomatoes past enough security to be able to launch them toward the stage.
The Palin’s weren’t fouled by this attack.
However....
A “Police Commander” allegedly caught one of the rosey projectiles, square in the puss.
The attacker was arrested and will be charged.