Over on TTAG’s Facebook page, commentator Skeptical Libertarian writes “I am sure my suggestion will draw ire from many of my fellow 2A supporters, but here goes. Since there are differing carry laws among the many states (which our government model should overall support), and since some individuals (LEOs and retired LEOs) already enjoy what are essentially ‘National’ carry licenses, as well as ‘enhanced’ carry licenses (allowing them to carry in otherwise restricted gun free zones {which of course I think are asinine and actually create more danger in many ways}), how about the creation of national recognition for states who will sponsor an ‘Enhanced Carry License’. Not simply CCW (or CHL or whatever your state calls it), but . . .
A carry license free from legal restriction (except by private business) and which applies in all states.
This license would require documentation of additional training and expertise, and a higher level of background scrutiny; perhaps as a sweetener it could also serve as automatic NFA approval.
I know many, many of you will hate this idea; it is intended as a pragmatic solution, not as capitulation, and not as acceptance that ‘Not infringed’ doesn’t mean ‘not infringed’.