The legislature has again denied the citizens their right to self defense by killing AB357 in the Assembly Public Safety committee. The bill by Assemblyman Pete Knight sought to provide a uniform system of concealed carry licensing throughtout the state for those that wish to assume the responsibility of their own defense by carrying a concealed handgun on their person. The current system is a discretionary one left to the county Sheriff to determine whether the applicant has "good cause" to carry a concealed weapon. Self defense in the absense of a police officer is not considered sufficient justification in most counties in California. The only persons that can obtain a license are cele