Tue, 06 May 2003 20:38:00
John Lott doesn’t go out on a limb
Gun control advocates’ credibility on line
Gun control advocates should fear the new concealed handgun law, but not for the reason that most people think. The law allows trained, law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns for their protection, but despite claims that it is “radical” and “is really a conceal and kill bill,” here is a prediction: A year from now Minnesota’s newspapers will report that all the horror stories about letting citizens carry concealed handguns were wrong. The real loser will be gun control advocates’ credibility.
My prediction does not really involve going out on a limb. One needs only look at the other 32 states with similar laws where we have had enough time to see what happens
He’s right, of course. We’ve had concealed carry for quite some time here in Connecticut, and responsible, legitimate gun owners haven’t gone on homicidal rampages or anything, there aren’t armed gangs of vigilantes prowling the streets, and children aren’t shooting each other by the thousands.
When the bad guys don’t know who might be strapped, you can bet they’ll think twice about mugging you in an alleyway or parking garage.
Posted by JimK at 08:38 PM on May 06, 2003
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