Public Safety

I oppose guns in the hands of private citizens in public. For those who are sporting hunters or feel it necessary to defend their home or car with a gun, that’s okay with me if they pass reasonable background checks and if they properly store guns with approved locks in locations where children or other people at risk live or visit.  Personally, I would not be comfortable with an unlocked, loaded gun in a home, purse, briefcase or car. People, including children,  unaware of the gun’s presence or without the skill set or emotional well-being to deal with a loaded gun, might discharge the gun by accident or even intentionally.