American Stars and Bars

A few thoughts on the new law in Arizona which will allow CCW holders to carry their weapons.

First off the law is being portrayed as "allowing gun owners to bring their guns into bars." Could be a little media bias there, because what the law says is that people who have a concealed carry permit would be able to go into bars, and restaurants ( this includes fine dining, etc, anyplace that serves alcohol), and continue to have their weapon with them, of course concealed.



There are a few things again that the press doesn't mention.

First, if the owner of the establishment posts a sign that prohibits weapons, it also applies to those who carry concealed.

Second, To get a concealed carry permit you go through training, firearm handling, the law and how it applies. It is also subject to a background check by Arizona DPS. Generally speaking people who have concealed carry permits are law abiding citizens who are choosing to take advantage of the Second Amendment (and remember, it is because of the Second Amendment that we have a First Amendment).

Third, 41 states already permit people who have concealed carry permits to bring weapons into bars and establishments that serve alcohol.....there hasn't been a deluge of crazed, drunk shootings across the country yet by law abiding citizens.

Fourth. The police usually arrive to collect evidence, not to stop a crime in progress.