Panelists voted 5-3 in favor of the right.

Louise Ledesma: “No,  I agree with California law, which allows certain people who gain permission from the county sheriff to carry concealed weapons. Florida’s gun laws are not strict enough and led to the killing on an innocent person.”

Steve Staloch: “No. The 2nd Amendment guarantees the rights to a ‘well armed militia’ but does not create a fundamental right to carry a concealed weapon in public. This is also the position of most national and local law enforcement agencies.”

Ruth Erickson: “There needs to be a reason to carry a concealed weapon in public, such as a job necessity. Law enforcement is required to have weeks of training on the safety, use and laws of firearms. It is essential for the public to have similar training.”

Bill Mifsud: “In our United States Bill of Rights I have the Right to keep and Bear arms – now law as our second amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Yes, I support it unless lawmakers tell me otherwise.”

Nants Foley: “As Americans, we have the right to bear arms.  If you have a permit, and a registered gun, go right ahead. I personally wouldn’t do it because I’d probably shoot off my toe by accident. I have enough problems with a cell phone!”

Jae Eade: “Yes, if you have no criminal record, are mentally stable and have passed gun safety and accuracy testing for the weapon or weapons you plan to carry.”

Jim West: “No. You can carry a weapon on your hip, on your saddle, over your shoulder or cradled in your arms, just so I can see you have a weapon when I first see you. The only reason for a “concealed” weapon is so I won’t know your carrying it until you use it … and I’d be crazy to support that.”

Marty Richman: “Yes, with appropriate training, screening and controls.

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