Phoenixphire wrote: aikidoka wrote: Carrying with a state-issued license or permit for the purpose of self-defense would appear to be a lawful purpose.
I would agree with that, but I'm willing to bet that the federal govt. will say that no federal law has licensed concealed carry, so from a federal view, it isn't lawful carry.
It's unfortunate that a test case, and the risk inherent to the person invovled, is needed to sort it out.
Actually, a test case is not needed...
One can ask for a Declaratory Judgment.
Most states provide for the means to petition the court to provide guidance in clarification of the law.
