For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
\u201cIf a customer does not adhere to the policy, a business owner can demand that the customer leaves. And if the customer ignores that demand, the customer is now trespassing, which is an Indiana crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf a customer does not adhere to the policy, a business owner can demand that the customer leaves. And if the customer ignores that demand, the customer is now trespassing, which is an Indiana crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
\u201c\u2019Greenwood Park Mall's no-weapons policy is akin to a \"no shoes, no shirt, no service\" sign you might see at a gas station, or a sign requiring masks in order to shop,\u2019 said Guy Relford, an Indiana attorney and firearms instructor who is a prominent voice on the state's gun laws. \u2018Such signs are simply stating a business owner's policy.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf a customer does not adhere to the policy, a business owner can demand that the customer leaves. And if the customer ignores that demand, the customer is now trespassing, which is an Indiana crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
As a side note, WTHR goes on to state that Dicken has no police or military firearms training. Instead, he learned how to shoot from his grandfather. This is a shining endorsement to teach your kids to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
There are no reports of innocent bystanders being struck by errant rounds from Dicken's firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a side note, WTHR goes on to state that Dicken has no police or military firearms training. Instead, he learned how to shoot from his grandfather. This is a shining endorsement to teach your kids to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
\u201cAn autopsy found the shooter was shot eight times and none were self-inflicted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are no reports of innocent bystanders being struck by errant rounds from Dicken's firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a side note, WTHR goes on to state that Dicken has no police or military firearms training. Instead, he learned how to shoot from his grandfather. This is a shining endorsement to teach your kids to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Anti-gun activists have been questioning the safety of Dicken\u2019s actions and asked where all of his rounds went. Well, the WTHR News story goes on to address that question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAn autopsy found the shooter was shot eight times and none were self-inflicted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are no reports of innocent bystanders being struck by errant rounds from Dicken's firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a side note, WTHR goes on to state that Dicken has no police or military firearms training. Instead, he learned how to shoot from his grandfather. This is a shining endorsement to teach your kids to shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
Although the Second Amendment already gives citizens the power to carry a concealed pistol, legislation like this is vital. While some would like to strip the constitution of the Second Amendment, states like Alabama are holding the line. Good on you, Governor Ivey.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Alabama Becomes Constitutional Carry State \u2013 Making it Half of the U.S.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"alabama-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-03-06 12:21:16","post_modified_gmt":"2024-03-06 17:21:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2023\/01\/06\/alabama-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7352,"post_author":"927","post_date":"2022-07-20 15:57:06","post_date_gmt":"2022-07-20 19:57:06","post_content":"\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
In addition, Michigan, Louisiana, and South Carolina are currently considering, or likely to consider, constitutional carry, according to<\/a> National Association for Gun Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we recently reported, a good guy with a gun stopped a mass murder<\/a> in a mall in Indiana. However, details were scarce at the time of the report. Since that time, new details have emerged, and they fly in the face of anti-gun<\/a> rhetoric. Specifically, the new Indiana constitutional carry law that took effect July 1st<\/sup> is directly responsible for quickly stopping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s give credit where credit is due. We now know the identity of the 22-year-old law abiding gun owner that prevented the tragedy. His name is Elisjsha Dicken, and it turns out he\u2019s kind of a badass. As we have come to learn, not only did he stop the shooting in 15 seconds, but he did it from 40 yards away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WTHR News<\/a>, \u201cAt 5:57:03 p.m., Elisjsha Dicken, an armed bystander, fired on the shooter from 40 yards away, according to police. Within 15 seconds from when the shooting began, Dicken fired 10 rounds, hitting the shooter as the shooter tried to retreat into the bathroom but collapsed and died.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another indictment from the gun control<\/a> crowd is \u201cDicken broke the law by carrying in the mall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s point out the obvious deflection. At no point do they acknowledge that the suspect was also carrying in the mall, only the good guy. The difference is that the suspect was carrying with intent to do harm, and the good guy was carrying for self-defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that the suspect was carrying only demonstrates that \u201cgun-free zones\u201d do not work<\/a>. In fact, he most likely selected that location on the belief that he would be the only one armed. And if he hadn\u2019t started shooting, no one would have even known that Dicken was carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, for further clarification on the law in this case, IndyStar.com addresses the question<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article goes on to state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut if no one asked Dicken to leave, then he wasn't trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, The Blaze reports<\/a>, \u201cCity of Greenwood officials called Dicken a 'hero' and emphasized that he was 'lawfully carrying a firearm' when he stopped the shooter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a separate article on IndyStar.com states<\/a>, \u201cGreenwood Mayor Mark Myers, who spoke at Monday\u2019s press conference, praised Dicken for jumping to the rescue within minutes of the initial shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my initial report, I was unsure whether the Good Samaritan had his handgun permit or was carrying under the new constitutional carry law. With emerging details, it is now clear that he did not have a permit but was able to legally carry a firearm due to the new law. The new law came just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law permits anyone who can lawfully own a firearm to carry a handgun in public. As such, there is no longer a permit requirement. However, you can still obtain a permit to carry<\/a>, which will provide reciprocity in other states that require one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a PDF<\/a> on the Indiana State Police website, in order to enjoy permitless carry, you must not be a prohibited person. According to IC 35-47-2-1.5 this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, it looks as though you should be in good shape so long as you haven\u2019t run afoul of law enforcement<\/a> or the military, are old enough, and would be able to pass a background check (not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this law came just in time to save countless lives. As we now know, the suspect had two rifles, a handgun, and several full magazines. This could have been far worse if not for Indiana constitutional carry and the heroics of one 22-year-old.<\/p>\n","post_title":"UPDATE: Indiana Constitutional Carry for the Win","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"indiana-constitutional-carry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:28:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/07\/20\/indiana-constitutional-carry\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":94530,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2019-02-28 07:26:06","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-28 12:26:06","post_content":"The Sooner State has just become the 15th state in the nation to allow Constitutional carry<\/a>. In fact, the state senate passed the Oklahoma Constitutional Carry bill on a bipartisan vote of 40 to 6 on Feb. 27, and sent it to the governor's desk. And it quickly became the first bill Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law.\n\n[in_content post=\"113896\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\n\u201cAs I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,\u201d Stitt said to Tulsa World.\u00a0\u201cI think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.\u201d\n\nHouse Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols and\u00a0Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David authored the bill. Some worry that the bill could lead to more gun violence. However, David discounts this stating that\u00a0numerous other states, including three that border Oklahoma, allow Constitutional carry. And none of those states have had issues, she says.\n\nQuite a few legislators strongly supported the bill that the former governor vetoed last year, including\u00a0Sen. Nathan Dahm of Broken Arrow.\n\n\u201cThe core function of government should be protecting fundamental rights,\u201d Dahm said. \u201cIt is encouraging to see the Legislature pass bills that restore our rights.\u201d\n
