If Arizona allows open carry without a permit, I could see those who prefer concealed carry thinking its not fair. Any change that streamlines a states gun laws is a good change though. I won't weigh in on whether or not I agree with permits in general, but at this point I think it should be one way or the other. Everyone needs permits or everyone doesn't. A good argument could probably change my mind though as I'm not exactly committed.
Something about Frazier's statements really unsettle me though. It's more of a tactical consideration then a legal one though.
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Frazier said that means officers, in general, assume that most people they deal with are not hiding a gun.
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Only foolhardy officers.
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"It's going to put officers on edge," said Mike Frazier, police chief of El Mirage. "Who's armed? Who's not? Who's the victim? Who's the subject? There are a lot of issues involved there."
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Good officers stay on edge. Everyone's armed. Everyone's a subject. Determine otherwise, then relax.