Constitutional Carry Act of 2011

[Danimal]

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[DeusExMachina]

Again? They only need to introduce it once.

[battle_sight_zero]

What do you think the chances that this will pass? I am all for self responsibility. I am surprised that there have not been more comments on this and personally would love to read other members thoughts on this.

[hurley842002]

What do you think the chances that this will pass? I am all for self responsibility. I am surprised that there have not been more comments on this and personally would love to read other members thoughts on this.

I don't think the chances are very high, but with that said, you should contact your State Reps, and at least then you can't say you didn't try.

This is why there weren't more comments in this thread:

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34292

[johngraves2]

In theory i like this. I have my CCW permit, the only thing i dont like about the current process is having to pay.

I think some way they need to keep the application process. First, I think you still should have to take a class, education is always good even to those who shoot and carry every day. It can reinforce what you already know, or if can teach the new person basic knowledge that is highly important.

Second, it will insure that only leagal people are leagaling carrying. Yes I know criminals will carry anyway without getting a permit, but having a permit removes the police from questioning if youc an legaly carry and says "hey look at me I follow the law."

Last your finger prints are now on file, so that one person who stupidly comits a crime will now get caught. If you dont plan on commiting a crime why does it matter if your figer prints are on record or not?

I do think they should change it to a small fee like 25-50$ total! and must issue within 30 days.

I know most of you will not agree with my second or third statement, but it is hard to argue with still having a class be manditory, no matter how little the person pays attention in the class.

[Danimal]

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[Danimal]

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[ghettodub]

I'm just kind of pirating what RMGO typed, and emailing this off today:

Hello,

I'm sending you this email today to let you know of my support for HB1205.

This bill is designed to do one thing: allow citizens who are legally eligible to possess handguns to carry that handgun concealed, without obtaining a costly, burdensome and bureaucratic permit.

This bill doesn't get rid of the existing permits. It just gives citizens another option for self defense. That's what I call real freedom.

One of the chief advantages this bill presents is that citizens are not put on any government tracking list merely for carrying the tools for self defense, nor do they have to pay fees for a permit.

I've heard a lot of people say "The Constitution is my permit", but this actually gives teeth to that thought.

Citizens in Vermont, Alaska and Arizona currently enjoy that right, and Wyoming could be joining that list in the next few weeks.

Just as important as what HB1205 does are what it does not do:

• Does not repeal or otherwise change Colorado’s existing concealed carry permit law (CRS 18-12-201).
• Does not authorize the carrying of a concealed handgun by felons, the mentally ill, juveniles or anyone otherwise prohibited from possessing a handgun under state and federal law.
• Does not change where concealed handguns are allowed as defined by CRS 18-12-214.
• Does not affect reciprocity agreements with other states in any manner.
• Does not affect the ability of prosecutors to pursue charges for other crimes.

This bill is a major step for freedom, and is something every gun owner in Colorado should get behind.

Even if you already have a concealed carry permit (which I do), this bill is still a major advance for freedom, since it wouldn't affect my current permit.

Thank you for your time, and I urge you to support this as well.

[Lex_Luthor]

email sent.

[Irving]

The Constitution is my petition.