Funny thing is that the Democrat’s anti-gun rethoric made it harder for leaf-leaning people to get guns. In my democratic-controlled city, you need 2 people to essentially act as a character witness to recommend you in order for you to obtain a concealed carry permit, and none of those people can be a family member. I think open carry needs a permit too, but even if not, you wouldn’t want to open carry in a big city, it attracts attention.

By comparison in my very red state you don't need a permit to carry. Open or concealed. There's just an age limit. We still offer concealed carry permits, but that's only because our permits are also valid in some other states that require a permit to carry.