In article <dabel-5587A5.17533702062007@cor8-
ppp5025.per.dsl.connect.net.au>, says...
> In article >,
> T > wrote:
>
>
> > That's the thing that bugs me. A law abiding citizen shouldn't need a
> > permit to carry a weapon.
>
> I'm not up on the latest laws, but I don't believe that a citizen needs
> a permit. Handguns need to be registered in various states, but no
> permit is required to carry. Just put it in a holster and strap it on
> your belt. Do not conceal it, you need a permit for that. The
> definition is pretty broad. A gun in your glovebox can be considered a
> concealed weapon.

A holster on your belt would be considered ground for police here to
shoot you.

>
> > Criminals don't apply for permits, do they?
>
> Why don't we pass a law requiring them to?

Glad to see that you get the point.