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Why I oppose random drug testing:

1) Random isn't. I have been subjected to this sort of nonsense for over 3 decades now, and I have never seen how they can hit the same people (usually about 3x their sample size) over and over again.

2) It's an unreasonable search based on a presumption of guilt. I should never have to prove I did not do something.

3) I carry for my protection and the protection of my family. LEOs carry for the protection of the public at large (btw, I also oppose random testing for LEOs).

4) IF someone is involved in an incident, you can test for drugs & alcohol at that time and if you find them, enhance the penalties. Make it illegal to operate a firearm while intoxicated. Don't force me to prove I'm sober before I even carry it.

5) FWIW, concealed carry should NOT be banned at bars or anywhere else. I should be able to carry wherever and whenever I want. If I harm someone with it, prosecute me under the laws that exist for that. The state won't protect me, and I can't sue them for failure to do so, so it becomes MY responsibility. Let me fulfill my responsibilities. If I fail to do so because of drugs or alcohol, handle it just like you would if it was an automobile.