There's been some problems at one of the national forrest here in FL, where people have been robbed, raped and/or killed. This gives the decent people a fighting chance. As mentioned only people with a permit will be allowed to do so. Granted every state is different when it comes to issuing permits, you do have to pass a background check, and at in most states demonstate your ability to safely handle a firearm. This will not cause more accidents, but will give people the oppritunity to protect themselves agaisnt both four legged and two legged critters. For the record, I don't believe in the senseless killing of wildlife, but if its between that wild hog, bear, panther, etc or me, I'm going to do whatever I need to do to come out of the woods the same way I went in.