There are many who think an armed citizen is a bad thing. There are an equal if not greater number of people who thing an armed citizen is a good thing. Browsing around the Internet I found an interesting perspective from a law enforcement officer.
Excerpt from Cowtown Cop
CCW permits from a law enforcement perspective
As a law enforcement professional I strongly support the right of a citizen to carry a firearm for protection of themselves and others. I believe that this is not only a right but a responsibility that should be taken very seriously. You are ultimately responsible for the safety of yourself and your family.
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Imagine the relief when the driver hands you a drivers license and a CCW permit. Those two things tell you a lot about a person. One, I can know for certain who this person is and two, this person has subjected themselves to a criminal background check and the State has said yes, we trust you with a concealed weapon. This is probably not a bad guy here.
