Greetings from Garfield County. I've visited a few times and decided to join.

Explain to me this "possession" thing.  Why would letting someone shoot with your suppressor be a problem?  How is this different than shooting someone else's class 3 gun?  Why can gun ranges do it?

I will consider splitting the firearm away from the holsters, for anyone interested.

I supported this bill because it helped normally lawful citizens keep from inadvertently breaking the law.

I have been a long time concealed carry permit holder, and currently have one, however there were several years when my permit had expired. I would carry at home, in my car, and at work if my work permitted it. The problem was every time I would stop to put gas in my car I would get one and a half legs out of the car before remembering to take my pistol out of the holster and stash it in my lock box. 

The bill's sponsors main argument was that open carriers would be allowed to wear a coat. I've been in situation many times when I would carry on my farm but want to walk my dog down the street I'd have to make sure that my coat was not covering my pistol. Annoying.

I am definitely feel safer with my permit now, because I can carry loaded all the time, and also because I don't have to holster, unholster, load and unload multiple times during the day depending on my location and situation.

Now that the bill is done and won't be passed or overridden, what was your position on he issue and why?

I was indifferent on the bill because those that would really want to carry would get the permit.  The permit would also allow you to carry in otherwise restricted areas like schools.

We already have the ability to carry a loaded gun in a vehicle without a permit and HB76 was just an extension of that, except unloaded. 

So what's your opinion?