But the debate should be framed as one about civil liberties and how to balance them against safety.
But that's precisely what this is about.
The NRA claims concealed carry increases safety, and therefore concealed carry should be deemed a core right protected by the second amendment.
This paper is attacking that claim and the associated conclusion.
Given concealed carry is just one of many questions regarding what is or isn't a reasonable restriction on gun rights, wouldn't you say this paper is specifically tackling a core question about "[gun-related] civil liberties and how to balance them against safety"?