[From Part 1 of the Legislative Declaration]:

(a) There exists a widespread inconsistency among jurisdictions within the state with regard to the issuance of permits to carry concealed handguns and identification of areas of the state where it is lawful to carry concealed handguns;

(b) This inconsistency among jurisdictions creates public uncertainty regarding the areas of the state in which it is lawful to carry concealed handguns;

(d) The criteria and procedures for the lawful carrying of concealed handguns historically has been regulated by state statute and should be consistent throughout the state to ensure the consistent implementation of state law

[From Part 2 of the Legislative Declaration]:

(b) It is necessary to provide statewide uniform standards for issuing permits to carry concealed handguns for self-defense.