While I don't agree with the shouting there was a point in what little I read (I skip shouts). California's commissars would ban anything more deadly than a rubber spork if they thought that they could get away with it. Since our votes don't count for a lot more than Cuban votes our commissars are pretty cocky about what they think they can get away with. Add to that the sad fact that about half of the state's elected sheriffs depend on graft and patronage derived from sole control of who gets permits as a way to finance their campaigns, and the media's propaganda campaigns and there is no, zip, zero chance of getting CCW reform through conventional means in California.
That only leaves two back door methods.
Expect both really soon.
I think you'll find at least 9 other states where suing for open carry will bring about concealed carry. Taking an I got mine and to heck with everybody else position is what got us all into this mess to begin with so let's see a little mutual support here.
That only leaves two back door methods.
- Sue for open carry rights as reaffirmed by the Heller decision, and leave our commissars the simple choice of allowing open carry or substituting a shall issue concealed carry law. If backed into such a corner shall-issue would be easier for them to swallow.
- Suing under the 14th Amendment to eliminate the existence of an exempted class. Off duty and retired LEOs and other favored groups exempted by law. The unions would rebel at the prospect of their retirees having to give up carry and would force through shall-issue. The public employees' unions own our commissars and caving into their demands would be about just about automatic. Note that this is not an attack on LEOs.
Expect both really soon.
I think you'll find at least 9 other states where suing for open carry will bring about concealed carry. Taking an I got mine and to heck with everybody else position is what got us all into this mess to begin with so let's see a little mutual support here.