After a google search, I did find information concerning number of states allowing RTC. Also found some data/statistics on crime rates for RTCers vs the general public. The NRA web site had some of the info, the state of Texas had data on their findings.
Very interesting. Generally I've found those who don't support RTC appear not well informed before they make a judgement on the subject. Those folks that do not collect or use firearms are against RTC as well as some law enforcement people.
Overall, from what I have read, crime is reduced in those states that allow concealed weapons and those states that recently enacted RTC laws now enjoy reduced crime as seen by their stats.
Now a few people I've run into that hunt for game such as deer, etc., do not support RTC. After they comment hunting for deer is to, in effect, put meat on the table, don't see why another would wonder why they don't go to the supermarket to buy meat. Unlike 200 years ago, the need to kill critters as Lewis & Clark did for survival is just not there. (I just use this senario as a devils advocate) to show how opinions are formed as I support hunting.
I now have information printed to so my co-worker information on the subject.
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