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QUOTE: Should the law be abandoned, or would it be wiser of you to demand its proper enforcement

Exactly James, I have written countless letters and e-mails to members of Congress and State Representatives stating that laws on the books are negotiated away in plea bargains by scumbag lawyers who get these scum off on weapons charges.

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QUOTE:In my opinion, if a law deters one goddamn fool from terrorizing the community by openly brandishing a firearm, it's an effective law.

Agreed James but the fool in Florida open carried because he thought it was his "right". Well he was wrong to do so in a state that does not allow open carry of firearms. Personally I don't agree with open carry either.

You are allowed to open carry here in Ohio without a license. I have NEVER done so because it makes people uneasy and I don't want to attract attention to myself. I'm licensed to carry concealed and do so everyday. It's not a right, it's a privilege and you need to go to a class to learn laws and demonstrate you know how to handle a firearm. The instructors (at least the ones I had) were very adamant about firearm safety and the responsibility of carrying a firearm for self defense. There was one retired Marine officer and the rest were law enforcement officers and they were very good at teaching. I know 2 people failed because they were plain old stupid about handling a firearm.

If I break the laws concerning concealed carry I risk losing my license and firearms, it's a no brainer....know and obey the laws.

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QUOTE:And unless you're referring to the lady members here, we guys wear our shorts in a wad, not our panties. Unless, of course, you have taken to wearing ladies undergarments and so think that everyone else follows your example.

:lol: No James I haven't switched sides, and I wasn't referring to anyone here in this forum, I respect you all too much for that.

It was just a figure of speech :lol: