The headline reads:
'Credible But Not Specific' Threat-- Officials in Europe, US on High Alert for Commando-Style Raids
US and European officials said Tuesday they have detected a plot to carry out a major, coordinated series of new terror attacks in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and possibly the United States.
US law enforcement officials say they have been told the terrorists were planning a series of "Mumbai-style" commando raids on what were termed "economic or soft" targets in the countries.
In testimony before Congress last week, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said, "We are all seeing increased activity by a more diverse set of groups and a more diverse set of threats."
So here is the question.
Would the US be a safer place if Congress passed a 'must-issue' law stipulating that any current or former member of the US Armed Forces who qualified with a GI-issue weapon while on active duty, and has not been convicted of a violent crime, shall be permitted to carry a concealed weapon?
Wouldn't that quickly and effectively (and cheaply) increase our level of security against rogue attacks?
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3 comments:
#1 I'm surprised some crazed terror loon hasn't already simply walked into the mall and started firing randomly.
#2 these guys don't care if they die as long as they can take a few people with them. More guns on the street might make a difference in the amount of people who die though.
LOL. Thats a no-brainer. ANYTHING to help the police, who often have several officers fire every round in their clips to hit the suspect just one or twice, well, give 'em all the help they can get.
A great idea-- I thought about maybe making it open-carry, but by making it concealed carry, the bad guys can't just look around and see who's armed.
If we've invested big money in training military members, why not make more use of that investment (and their experience) by allowing them to continue to protect our freedom.
It could be done with a federal permit that would be good in all 50 states, as long as the person was honorably discharged and has no criminal record or other 'disqualifying' factors such as mental health issues.
Our streets are full of veterans- why not let them help?
How do you law enforcement people feel about the idea?
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