A coworker who is NOT the brightest bulb mentioned this story to me.
One of the more controversial effects of a government shutdown is a halt on concealed carry permits for gun owners.
The clerk of court issues these permits in each locality, but the software they use to perform background checks on applicants goes through the federal government.
While there’s still uncertainty about the actual effects on permitting, one local gun dealer isn’t worried about the possibility.
“Since law enforcement is a critical form of government, it will be the last thing affected by a government shutdown,” said Robert Marcus at Bob’s Gun Shop in Norfolk.
NICS is still in operation, and by “operation” I mean doing a 95% false positive rate and not keeping us any safer.
I say let this shutdown be the starting point. Amazingly you feel BETTER after you lose massive amounts of worthless fat!
