It should be pointed out that some other States have always operated this way with no discernible impact. The permitting process in most States is almost entire

It should be pointed out that some other States have always operated this way with no discernible impact. The permitting process in most States is almost entirely pro forma -- if you can legally own a firearm then there generally isn't cause to deny a permit. In terms of increasing safety, permitting is largely a no-op.