I know there is a catchy little phrase going around that states "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6" but how often is a defensive situation so clear cut that you can open fire with no fear of legal reprisal? Simply displaying a gun under the wrong conditions can cause you serious problems in most parts of the country. And when you make the life changing decision to pull that trigger, even under the BEST of conditions, you are putting your financial health, if not your freedom, at serious risk.
I for one will not carry concealed until the laws are more in line with the "Good Samaritan doctrine" that shields a person from prosecution when trying to do the right thing. It isn't enough that we are willing to risk our lives in a potential shoot out. Instead of being rewarded for our efforts we could actually end up in more trouble than the thug we are trying to defend against in some situations and THAT is simply WRONG!
As far as I'm concerned the CCW permit is the mark of a law-abiding citizen and nothing more.
I for one will not carry concealed until the laws are more in line with the "Good Samaritan doctrine" that shields a person from prosecution when trying to do the right thing. It isn't enough that we are willing to risk our lives in a potential shoot out. Instead of being rewarded for our efforts we could actually end up in more trouble than the thug we are trying to defend against in some situations and THAT is simply WRONG!
As far as I'm concerned the CCW permit is the mark of a law-abiding citizen and nothing more.