Comments on: Walnut Hill Man Arrested On Weapons Charge For Gun; Sword Was Legal

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:39:20 +0000

REGARDING:
“The bill of rights does not state or imply a persons right to posses a firearm.”

“- – - the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

Keep — “possess something: to hold or maintain something in your possession”

Using the English language, the Bill of Rights does EXACTLY that. It guarantees that right can not be taken away. Again, the Bill of Rights does not confer rights, it states which existing rights the government is forbidden to take away.

AND:
“The laws don’t interfere with a person’s right have a gun, it simply puts forth guidelines.”

“- – - shall not be infringed.”

Infringe — “encroach on somebody’s rights or property: to take over land, rights, privileges, or activities that belong to somebody else, especially in a minor or gradual way.“

Again, using the English language, telling someone how they can do what they can do is an infringement on that right.

We can twist the language around to say it means something other than what it says because we don’t like what it says, but that would be dishonest on our parts. Let us be honest and simply say we don’t like our Constitution and don’t intend to comply with it.

David for avoiding doublespeak

By: lawman

lawman — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:41:25 +0000

Anyone can have own a firearm. The constitution gives people the right to bear arms in a sense of ownership. The bill of rights does not state or imply a persons right to posses a firearm. The states have the right to declare the degree of possession or concealment. Absent of a permit a person does not the 2nd amendment right to carry a gun on their person, however in case law the automobile brings a sense of privacy. In US vs Carroll, they define that a vehicle can readily moved so the states put laws to govern how a firearm can be carried. Securely incased and not readily accessible. The laws don’t interfere with a persons right have a gun, it simply puts forth guidelines.

By: JM

JM — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:40:52 +0000

Thanks I will try to go to the next gun show at the fair grounds and I will
also go a head a purchase a hand gun so I can get the training I need.

Thanks again.

By: Michael Key

Michael Key — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:02:15 +0000

JM on March 7th, 2012 9:21 am

“Do you go to the Sheriffs office or the Police Department to apply for
a permit to carry and do you already need to have a pistol to apply?”

No, you do not need a pistol to apply.

Yes, the Sheriffs office is a good place to start. You are required to be fingerprinted by them. You will have to submit an application to the state as well as take a basic training class.

Easiest route is to go to the next gun show. They offer concealed carry classes that combine all of this into one place. Then all you need to do is everything into the State and wait.

Do understand that it would be wise to get formal, hands on self defense and shooting lessons with whatever pistol you decide to purchase.

By: wheres my car

wheres my car — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:09:47 +0000

And no, it’s not required to already own a pistol before applying for a permit.

By: wheres my car

wheres my car — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:55:00 +0000

Neither shotguns nor rifles require any type of permit – hunting or otherwise – to possess or transport. They also would not be considered ‘open carry’ if you walked down the street with one slung across your back or in your hands, as open carry pertains to handguns.

Where to get a permit: The CCW permits are processed through the Department of Agriculture. You can call the satellite office in Fort Walton Beach and request a CCW packet in the mail or go to any gun shop around the area and ask for a packet. It has all the applicable statutes to review; which it is definitely a good idea to know because the permit does NOT automatically allow you to carry anywhere, anytime. You will also need to take either a Gun Safety Course OR a Hunter’s Safety Course. Inquire at whatever shop as to where to take the class.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:07:17 +0000

so this is as clear as mud…..
to own a long gun you need a hunting lic.?
does the castle doctrine have anything to do with this?
the coments here are not really answering the questions, I understand concealed cary and a hand gun being in a secure location. this is a mess to understand. I am sure i am not the only one…..
any sugested reading on the topic?

By: leggrizer

leggrizer — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:19:47 +0000

A shotgun is considered a long gun which is used for hunting , He must have had a hunting license ,

By: JM

JM — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:21:29 +0000

Do you go to the Sheriffs office or the Police Department to apply for
a permit to carry and do you already need to have a pistol to apply?

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:55:37 +0000

So you need a firearms permit for pistols but not a shotgun?