Could someone (BOR) cough up a link to or a list of appropriate email addresses and phone numbers?
I'm not sure what this accomplishes? Am I correct by assuming it just means you don't have to pay for a LTCH? I mean it doesn't eliminate any background checks. Is that the goal of this?
It make carrying a handgun, concealed or in the open, NOT a crime in Indiana. As the law states now, it's a crime without a LTCH.
Background checks will still be required to purchase a firearm from a FFL, but that is due to Federal regulations.
So basically, just removing the need for a LTCH? I assume the reason that you do need a license, and the reason there are laws making it illegal to carry a gun around without one, is because there are a LOT of irresponsible morons out there, therefore, I assume the logic is that having to go through a "step" to apply for a license shows a sliver more of responsibility and initiative.
I'm guessing.
TBH I'm not sure what's wrong with the current system, other than the fee.
As it stands now, it is perfectly legal to walk down the street with a long gun and no license/permit required.
This bill is doing what most gun owners want. It is getting the .gov out of our constitutional rights regarding firearms. The feds won't do it but our state is trying.
I understand the want for less regulation firearms, as I'm not a proponent of "gun control," but do you really think that this would make anything better? Would it make anything worse?
Better in the sense that you don't need to have a permit to carry a gun, but if you have a lifetime LTCH what difference does it make? Do you think that more untrained or unprepared people would carry guns because they can? Generally, someone who gets a LTCH has a want or feels a need to, and they generally will show more initiative in regards to training than the average joe.
I'm not saying either way, I'm just asking questions here and would appreciate respectful answers.
TBH I'm not sure what's wrong with the current system, other than the fee.
To go along with what others have noted, why does anyone need to be regulated to exercise their Constitutional rights? The Constitution is the LTCH. All this proposal does is move Indiana closer to the Constitution, which is a good thing.I understand the want for less regulation firearms, as I'm not a proponent of "gun control," but do you really think that this would make anything better? Would it make anything worse?
Better in the sense that you don't need to have a permit to carry a gun, but if you have a lifetime LTCH what difference does it make? Do you think that more untrained or unprepared people would carry guns because they can? Generally, someone who gets a LTCH has a want or feels a need to, and they generally will show more initiative in regards to training than the average joe.
I'm not saying either way, I'm just asking questions here and would appreciate respectful answers.
... All this proposal does is move Indiana closer to the Constitution, which is a good thing.
I understand the want for less regulation firearms, as I'm not a proponent of "gun control," but do you really think that this would make anything better? Would it make anything worse?
Better in the sense that you don't need to have a permit to carry a gun, but if you have a lifetime LTCH what difference does it make? Do you think that more untrained or unprepared people would carry guns because they can? Generally, someone who gets a LTCH has a want or feels a need to, and they generally will show more initiative in regards to training than the average joe.
I'm not saying either way, I'm just asking questions here and would appreciate respectful answers.
If constitutional carry is adopted here, where does Indiana fall if the 2nd Amendment is changed or repealed on the federal level?
It's going to depend partly on what's passed, but as of now, Article I, Sec. 32 would still override any changes. I don't see the 2A changing, though. Most likely, the bill in question would simply say that the carry of a handgun is no longer criminalized in and of itself, and if one may lawfully own it, he may lawfully carry it, and the LTCH is still available for reciprocity/recognition, if desired.
Just my guess.
Blessings,
Bill