In man-on-the-street interviews conducted by the BND Tuesday, concealed carry drew a wide variety of viewpoints:

"I support it because I believe every American has the right to protect himself, especially in times like these."

— Mike Barron, 49, of Shiloh

Owner of Quizno's in Belleville

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"I think overall I support it. I believe in the Constitution. I think people should have the right to protect themselves. If people want to hurt someone, they are going to hurt someone."

— Josh McCoy, 28, of Belleville

Photographer

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"I don't support concealed carry. I think too many times somebody may make a mistake."

— Pamela Slaughenhaupt, 59, of Swansea

Jewelry artist

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"I support it, being in the business of handguns. Every American has the right to carry a firearm. Every other state has concealed carry, except Illinois."

— Chris Parciak, 42, of Belleville

Manager of Curt Smith's Outdoors

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"I support it, because of the way crime and the lack of safety is nowadays as long as the person is trained and within the legal limits."

— Judy Saak, 66, of Swansea

Retired

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"I don't think it's a good idea to have concealed carry. Someone can take a situation more seriously than they should and hurt somebody."

— Jordan Wooten, 18, of Belleville

Senior at Belleville East High School