Constitutional Carry Act of 2011

[Gcompact30]

The criminals will carry anyway without a CCW.... So the law abiding citizens are the only ones hurt in this shit... You would think if you carry a gun period you would NO how to use the dam thing. So if the Gov VETO the bill, it will not stop the criminals from carrying a gun. Who are we to say law abiding citizens should not carry or a CCW is not for everyone. It's the right remember, the 2nd Amendment. You carry a firearm you dam well better no how to handle it or your ass will be in prison anyway when you shoot the wrong person or in jail you menace someone with it. So who ever carry a firearm better know the laws.. just my 2 cents.

[monganian]

This is a good place to vent, but I think that we're preaching to the choir on this issue. But since I'm venting, my opinion is that the focus should be on limiting criminals/bad guys from acquiring firearms. How is that done without limiting good guys from acquiring those same firearms?

I feel that as a "good guy," I should be entitled to carry my weapons in whatever fashion I see fit. I should be allowed to protect myself. If I were to misuse that right to own and carry, well then take away that right from ME.

[Gcompact30]

AMEN BROTHER, your so right.

This is a good place to vent, but I think that we're preaching to the choir on this issue. But since I'm venting, my opinion is that the focus should be on limiting criminals/bad guys from acquiring firearms. How is that done without limiting good guys from acquiring those same firearms?

I feel that as a "good guy," I should be entitled to carry my weapons in whatever fashion I see fit. I should be allowed to protect myself. If I were to misuse that right to own and carry, well then take away that right from ME.

[streetglideok]

The best way to control criminals getting guns, is a double tap to the chest!

[Storm]

Very interesting point! Does anyone know at what point it became illegal to carry a concealed firearm?

When Colorado became a state.

Colorado State Constitution:
Section 13. Right to bear arms.
The right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall be called in question; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons.

[Lex_Luthor]

Here's an email update I got:

From the Office of Representative Su Ryden,
Thank you for your messages concerning HB-1205 concerning the authority of a law abiding person to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The bill was highly contested both in the Judiciary Committee and the floor. The bill was amended on the floor to include that there is a 21 year old age limit to legally possess and own a gun. The bill is now currently in the senate and assigned to State Military and Veterans affairs Committee. I hope that this update helps and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your concerns with this bill.

[newracer]

As long as the 21 year old age limit has the same exclusion already in effect I am OK with it.

[ghettodub]

Here's an email update I got:

Just got that email too. Good stuff

[DeusExMachina]

I'm pretty sure the bill was amended to include that you cannot purchase and carry a handgun if you are under 21, which is already a law.

[patrick0685]

What?

HELL NO!

my first thoughts as well, but then i thought they must be saying HANDgun and not all guns