Doug Miller wrote:

In article , "Ed Huntress" wrote:
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Sure. But it didn't happen all of a sudden, like the CCW law going into
effect and Texans going out in large numbers and getting permits.


Right there are a couple of the additional factors. Sure, the law going into
effect was a sudden event. But what about permit applications? Did those
instantaneously soar the moment the law took effect, or did they increase
gradually over time? What about increased gun purchases by CCW holders? Was
that a sudden event, too, or was that gradual over time?



Doug!??!

Ya'll got this cart/horse issue.

Yes, there WAS a surge of permits - as soon as the law went into effect.
Before that there WEREN'T ANY... GollY!

The REASON the law was enacted was because so many people were already
carrying. (yeah - before the law was writ).

You might say that this was the REASON the law was written.

Politicians follow the voting crowd.
(dunno why they think they should be called "leaders")

Put THAT in your spreadsheet and smpke it, Ed!

Richard