Gun safety, gun ownership and gun control aren't at odds.
We taught our children safe gun handling at a young age. As a police officer, there were always going to be guns in our home, so it didn't make sense to hide them away and mystify them. That said, unregulated gun ownership and gun industry advocacy has made our nation more violent, deadly and fearful.
A state-issued carry permit shouldn't be universal
Lobbying against universal concealed carry handgun laws
NRA slams chief over concealed carry. Chief takes offense.
Lobbying against universal concealed carry handgun laws
“Imagine you’re a person who has the opportunity to engage in criminal activity by carrying a concealed weapon legally anywhere in the country. Permitless states like Vermont will be exploited to the detriment of the public safety of everyone else.”
The NRA responds
NRA slams chief over concealed carry. Chief takes offense.
Lobbying against universal concealed carry handgun laws
"Brandon del Pozo, - a self-described 'political philosopher' - offered the stupidest argument against Right-to-Carry reciprocity to date."
NRA slams chief over concealed carry. Chief takes offense.
NRA slams chief over concealed carry. Chief takes offense.
NRA slams chief over concealed carry. Chief takes offense.
Jess Aloe
The Burlington Free Press