***The most refreshing media gun coverage ever!***

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http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2009/10/20/opinion/072op01hardlessonsy09.txt

We confess to harboring some reservations about the concealed carry law. Our fear was an increase in guns in public would result in more guns being displayed prematurely and/or more accidents.

White said recently: “All the fears over conceal and carry have never manifested.”

We concede the point.

Anecdotal evidence does not suggest an increase in accidents or unprovoked gunplay.

The evidence, however, does show people defending themselves from harm.

The message being sent to felons is don't bring a weapon to a crime unless you're prepared to accept the risk.

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I see the article was very well received by the paper's readers, as well as those of us here.   It warms my heart, and fans the small flame of hope I hold that maybe we're making some progress.