[neverdem]

NBC did a special on Kennesaw, Georgia's, mandatory-carry laws about 25 years ago (in order to rage against them).

I wish lentulusgracchus, but you're getting close. The bearing part of the RKBA argument would be much more advanced if Kennesaw, GA had passed a mandatory carry law.

Gun Ownership Mandatory In Kennesaw, Georgia --- Crime Rate Plummets

From the current article that I posted:

Of these 49 states, several, including New York and California, have a license that is technically available. However, courtesy of “may issue” laws in these states, it is nearly impossible for mere mortals to meet the arbitrary, subjective standards to obtain a license.

--snip--

In the next year or two, it is entirely likely that the U.S. Supreme Court is going to decide that all “may issue” systems are constitutionally impermissible.

Besides the arbitrary nature of the Second Amendment in "may issue" states, there is an excessive or any fee argument. What other right is saddled with fees? Recall the poll tax. Make the states responsible for the costs of backround checks, and most will drop them like a hot potato, IMHO.

[lentulusgracchus]

Thanks for the correction on the Kennesaw ordinance, which I was recalling from memory.

Also, I think your analogy to the poll tax is a good one.