my concern is that the CCW is turning into a defacto firearm license.
Not sure I entirely understand your point. Responsible people with proper CCW training is a good thing. Perhpas you could elaborate your view a bit.
And you are on a government list so the Obama types will know where to go to confiscate all the guns from the good guys.
Arizona just passed a law that you don't need a permit to carry concealed. Go Arizona!!!!
I have an Indiana CCW. Several points worth emphasizing:
1. No permit is required to purchase, own, transport, or carry a long gun, such as a rifle or shotgun. I can even carry an evil black “assault rifle” in my vehicle, or while hunting.
2. No permit is required to purchase or own a handgun. I can transport it to or from a range, or gunshop without a permit. I can carry it on my own property without a permit.
3. The only thing my CCW permit allows me to do is to carry my loaded handgun concealed on my person or in my vehicle. It does not permit me to carry it where firearms are prohibited by law, such as a school or government building.