Yes, and the ramifications in common law would be onerous where carrying is concerned.
Is one criminally liable if they take their gun off their belt while taking a dump or finding a comfortable position on the couch.
One can say "well I wouldn't go that far", but the curtailment of liberties is like pandora's box. It isn't your decision to make, but that of legislators, lawyers, special interest, judges, etc, etc, etc. Many of whom care about being right over legal consistency. Such is the bloat of the Western system?
Just look at what they're doing to Free Speech throughout the West. These issues are inextricably tied.
Is one criminally liable if they take their gun off their belt while taking a dump or finding a comfortable position on the couch.
One can say "well I wouldn't go that far", but the curtailment of liberties is like pandora's box. It isn't your decision to make, but that of legislators, lawyers, special interest, judges, etc, etc, etc. Many of whom care about being right over legal consistency. Such is the bloat of the Western system?
Just look at what they're doing to Free Speech throughout the West. These issues are inextricably tied.
If a home invader comes into your home and your weapon is locked up and unreachable, what good is it going to do you? "Wisdom" is to have your weapon of self-defense in hand for any eventuality.