Ole_grizzly wrote:I would first like to thank everyone who worked towards this bill, it is much appreciated.
Secondly, I find it fascinating the dichotomy of opinions on something like this. On our forum, I read comments about how we didn't get enough, how tough ohio's gun laws are,etc. I travel for work almost every week, with San Francisco, LA, Chicago, Boston, and New York some of my most frequent areas.
We have it so good. Two weeks ago, had a drink and cigars with a customer. He lives just north of New York City in west Chester, but works in Manhattan. He used to take the train in but saw enough violence that he began to drive. He owns his home, so he's "allowed" to own a shot gun. He has tried for two years to obtain a permit just to own a handgun, and he says it'll be longer than that to maybe get a carry permit. Ohio sounded like heaven to him. I mentioned what we find to complain about are the notification requirements, how places voluntarily post, etc. he looked at me like I was crazy.
I'm not saying everything is perfect here, and certainly the battle's not over, but even in the 6 years I've been carrying we've had lots of positive movement. Transport laws are much more reasonable. Training requirements are reduced. Not having to produce your training certificate at renewal time, etc. Just thought I'd mention this in a word of thanks to those that fought to get us here so I and my family can benefit. While I think it's criminal people in those democrat strongholds are denied their constitutional rights, we should be thankful for what we do have.
I agree and thanks to those working to help our cause.
Our rights were not taken in a day, it will take more than a day to win them back. I will take any victory I can get along the path, little by little until the whole is restored. Sometimes politics is a process of abrasion. If you lack the power to completely remove the obstacle all at once, you can remove it layer by layer, sanding it smooth over a long period of time, until you look around and see nothing left.
This concept is called salmi-slice strategy and it has worked quite well for the antis in the past. They never rest, never give up and are ever trying angle after angle to erode our rights wherever they can.
The only scenario I can think of where that might happen is if someone is purse carrying and leaves it unattended or next to a child. That type of situation could potentially happen anywhere kids are, not just day care centers.