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http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro/20040719-102254-3826r.htm
Mike Stollenwerk, a Fairfax County resident and a permit holder, said being able to carry a weapon openly gives people a sense of security.
"It's an insurance policy," he said. "I'm not a statistician, but it makes people feel more safe when they have the right to carry."
Still, Mrs. Howell said she agrees with those who say guns in holsters pose a serious threat. She tried unsuccessfully to persuade the state legislature to ban guns from establishments that serve alcohol and vowed to try again next year.