Well, I had a discussion on another thread about the status of our gun rights compared to past years. Clearly some think that our gun rights have not diminished through the years. Lets say starting with 1934 to present. So, do you think gun rights have become more restrictive or less restrictive than past years. This includes CCW and general gun ownership.
I voted that gun rights are clearly more restrictive. I lived through the 40's to now, and I don't really see any comparison. Yes, we have CCW laws. But these laws are a result of people try to make gun ownership & carry more restrictive...not the other way around. The fact is you just didn't need a permit in the old days for CCW and in many places open carry.
Not to mention that now some states require you to get a permit just to purchase. The States with restrictive gun laws is getting longer...not shorter. And States like NJ with a ban on HP ammo.
So, I vote more restrictive.
I voted that gun rights are clearly more restrictive. I lived through the 40's to now, and I don't really see any comparison. Yes, we have CCW laws. But these laws are a result of people try to make gun ownership & carry more restrictive...not the other way around. The fact is you just didn't need a permit in the old days for CCW and in many places open carry.
Not to mention that now some states require you to get a permit just to purchase. The States with restrictive gun laws is getting longer...not shorter. And States like NJ with a ban on HP ammo.
So, I vote more restrictive.