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How would conceal carry have prevented that? If conceal or open carry are so good, why did many western towns ban carrying guns?
It just did. You insane or something?
The towns banned guns AND provided coverage throughout the town with multiple armed deputies. They took responsibility for defending EVERYONE in the town. Its a similar situation to entering a controlled area, such as an airport, or a courthouse. You disarm on the promise that someone else will be RIGHT THERE in case someone armed breaches the perimeter.
Find me a local police department in an area that is hostile to Concealed Carry that promises THAT.
There is no such thing as a town or area that can guarantee your safety.
Not anymore, they are too big. The model I am talking about were old west towns, where you checked your gun before entering. When that happens, the deputies took the mantle of assuring no gun violence, and they did it by standing in the back of the saloon on a platform with shotguns.