One of the things that have always bugged me about my FL CCW is the long list of places I'm not allowed to carry. This includes:
- Any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on the premesis
- State Parks
- Federal facilities including military bases
and so on
So why is my right to protect my life defined soley by geography?
It's OK for me to be a responsible CCW holder and walk into my local Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie, or 7-11 with a concealed weapon, but somehow, I'm going to turn into some fanatical gun-wielding maniac if I choose to enter a T.G.I. Fridays, or my local post office?
I would imagine that 99.99% of CCW holders nation-wide are intensely aware of their responsibilities when carrying and are not likely to get "stupid" based solely on their location.
I live in Orlando, and I occasional go to the Exchange at Patrick Air Force Base. So the federal government is basically negating my right to self-defense from the front door of my house, to the main gate of Patrick, which is a distance of about 50 miles, no matter where I might stop in-between.
The proposed legislation to allow retired police officers the right to carry concealed, creates a "favored class" in our society. Retired LEO's are just that, retired, and they shouldn't have a greater "right" to protect themselves than that of the rest of the population.
Truth be known, I would imagine that you average CCW holder trains and practices much more than their LEO counterpart who may only fire their weapon for annual recertification.
- Any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on the premesis
- State Parks
- Federal facilities including military bases
and so on
So why is my right to protect my life defined soley by geography?
It's OK for me to be a responsible CCW holder and walk into my local Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie, or 7-11 with a concealed weapon, but somehow, I'm going to turn into some fanatical gun-wielding maniac if I choose to enter a T.G.I. Fridays, or my local post office?
I would imagine that 99.99% of CCW holders nation-wide are intensely aware of their responsibilities when carrying and are not likely to get "stupid" based solely on their location.
I live in Orlando, and I occasional go to the Exchange at Patrick Air Force Base. So the federal government is basically negating my right to self-defense from the front door of my house, to the main gate of Patrick, which is a distance of about 50 miles, no matter where I might stop in-between.
The proposed legislation to allow retired police officers the right to carry concealed, creates a "favored class" in our society. Retired LEO's are just that, retired, and they shouldn't have a greater "right" to protect themselves than that of the rest of the population.
Truth be known, I would imagine that you average CCW holder trains and practices much more than their LEO counterpart who may only fire their weapon for annual recertification.