Los Angeles, CA. A growing number of Sheriff's and Police Officials have joined the debate over Concealed Weapon Permits (CCW) as shown in an eight minute Full Disclosure NetworkT Video News Blog featuring high ranking sheriffs and police officials of the Western United States. The video is available FREE, 24/7, on demand as a public service.
Featured in the video are Sheriff Joe Arpaio (Maricopa County AZ), LAPD Chief William Bratton, Police Lt. Don Meredith (Glendale, Calif.) L. A. County Sheriff Leroy Baca, Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, L. A. County Sheriff Captain Ray Leyva, L. A. County Captain Ken Masse (ret), and L. A. County Sheriff Sergeant Paul Jernigan offering their strong opinions, pro and con on the need to issue CCW (concealed carry weapon) permits.
Sheriffs Sergeant Paul Jernigan stressed the need for citizens to defend themselves in times of civil unrest, citing the L. A. riots of 1992 where police and sheriffs were unable to protect citizens and their businesses. Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio goes one step further announcing his new policy, making it mandatory for all his Deputies to carry concealed weapons off duty, instructing them to use if necessary.
Some of these law enforcement officials make compelling arguments in favor of issuing more CCWs and emphasizing the need to have a "right to carry" state policies. Others, defended the need to strictly control, with penalties, citizen access to fire arms.
The Video News Blog provides a striking contrast in between attitudes in Arizona and California law enforcement policies regarding Concealed Weapon Permits (CCWs).
It is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in California without a permit. Permits are issued by the local Sheriff or Police Chief. The criteria for obtaining a CCW permit is based upon the local official law enforcement official's own policy. In most of the United States "right to carry" laws have been enacted.
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David Abbott Los Angeles
Posted: 04:24 am [PST] on March 05 2010
During the early '90's when car jacking was happening a lot, I carried a gun illegally for three years (I drove a convertible Corvette). I avoided confrontations. I followed safety rules (I'm a former NRA instructor) and I never felt so safe on the street. Criminals do not want CCP's available because they could be shot. It is criminal to "not" allow it.
Don Slorp Punta Gorda Fla.
Posted: 10:12 pm [PST] on February 13 2010
Your doing a great service for our people and hope that we can all make a differance. guns don't kill people but they can surely even up the odds. Thank God for our right to bear arms and make the right choices if and when needed. We must be able to protect our loved ones, I know I will
Alonzo Stickle Florida
Posted: 10:12 am [PST] on January 29 2010
allowing guns in the home of good citizens will have a better affect on crimes and killings made, being they will have a chance to defend themselves.
Anonymous Location unknown
Posted: 08:54 am [PST] on January 21 2010
gun laws just make it harder for law abiding people to arm themselves, when a criminal with or someone with bad intentions can go and purchase illegal firearms off the street without any records or registration, they dont care about conceal carry laws they will do whatever they want .
Sam Berton NC
Posted: 01:23 pm [PST] on January 08 2010
When the right to carry is taken away, criminals see an easy target. Good examples are convience stores that do not allow firearms. How many stores would be robbed if signs posted read "Legally Armed Citizens Welcomed"?
AL NYC
Posted: 09:27 pm [PST] on January 01 2010
AS an LEO I can tell you that Armed in the US is not an issue so long as there all Licenced. That will assure me that in the event of an emergency we may have some type of back up...
Manuel Bernal Fresno Ca.
Posted: 11:16 pm [PST] on December 14 2009
Yes we all need to proteck our self and our family .So arming citizens will stop lots of this gangs .
Paul Hogan Glendale, CA
Posted: 01:58 pm [PST] on December 04 2009
Love your show and website.
However, may I submit the question is biased, and in my opinion the wrong way.
A reduction of crime may or may not be a side benefit of arming the population. However, reducing crime is the function of police officers.
I think the question is better coached as "Does arming citizens increase crime?"
I think this is a much clearer scenario. Responsible gun owners, who take the time to license themselves and operate within the confines of the law are not a threat.
See where I am coming from?
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Michael Schroeher New York
Posted: 11:13 am [PST] on November 23 2009
A uniform standard such as they did with CDLs are what is needed so that it crosses state lines and regulation mish mash. Everyone adheres to the same standard, training, and usage of a Conceal Carry License. and the state still gets revenue. It's a win win for everyone
Bill Johnson Idaho Republic
Posted: 05:58 am [PST] on November 05 2009
In response to question #3, We allready have a national concealed carry law, and it is called the 2nd amendment.