Beginning July 1, 2008, Nevada’s Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permits will no longer qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Loose translation in a nutshell:
You're not good enough.Because everyone knows Nevada CCW holders represent a demonstrable threat to public safety, because "federalism" means the feds call the shots, and because "shall not be infringed" doesn't mention imperial mandarin Audrey Stucko not being able to issue "obey or else" proclamations to American gun owners--under the guise of "services."
You don't meet our traditional high standards of excellence.
You will be absorbed.
Resistance is futile.
Oh, and because it's less dangerous than going after violent criminals--waddya think, we're stucko on stupid?
[Via joefm]