There is always another point of view!!

I mentioned this thread to my wife, she had a different take on an approach to get the permit.

Her take: The permit is proof to one of the deputies (should you be stopped) that you are a screened lawful citizen.

The bad guys will not have a permit!! You want one to prove you are one of the law abiding, cooperative good guys.

A reason to have one in Virginia last year was that you could buy more than one handgun a month, another positive reason should your state have such a law.

Consider the positive approach, you attract more ants with honey than vinegar!!