Reply #6: I see what your saying..

[virginia mountainman]

But I think that the jist of the article, was to ALLOW, good people, with clean records that take the time to jump thru the hoops, and WANT to carry a sidearm, should be allowed too.

I don't think the author was in anyway advocating arming ALL the good people, but only the few, that qualify, and take the time to get the proper permits, should be allowed to.

These folks, are clearly not part of the problem, but as shown above, can be, part of the solution.