Which Neighbors Have Concealed Weapons Permits? (Redwood City, Ca. publishes list)

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35. Public safety benefits from publishing, not deception.

I believe the public has a right to know who is armed in their midst, be they private citizens or law enforcement. The presence of a loaded firearm is a real threat to public safety and members of the public should be able to exercise their option of avoiding such people. I see no threat to the public from medical marijuana, recovering alcoholics or former felons, unless they are also carrying loaded weapons.

My view is not motivated by any "feelings" I have about guns, because I don't have any. I have enough miles on my odometer to know that those who carry guns routinely are not the kind of people I want to associate with outside of a gun range. I may make exceptions, based on my relationship with the individual, but on the whole, I don't trust people with guns.
I think the individual should be informed when applying for a carry permit, that it will be public knowledge. No deceptions, either way.