I guess Im not really making my point very well. Let me try this and then I will give it a rest:
- Pre-1996 Open carry was permitted, concealed carry was not.
- 1996 SDA allows concealed carry WITH a permit. Prohibited open carry
- 2010 proposed bill allows open carry WITH permit.
See how it was done a little at a time and made everyone think, Hey this is a good thing
If you dont think so, go back to pre-SDA and imagine the response to a bill that would have required anyone who wanted to carry a gun (concealed or open) to have to register for a permit. It wouldnt have happened
I see your point and agree. It would be great if we could carry without a license...but this country is far too gone for that to ever happen.
Right now our options are:
1) No open carry
2) Open carry if you have your license...which we already have for concealed carry.
So between those options, I'll take the second.