Gun laws in the United States (by state) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gun laws in the United States vary from state to state and are independent of, though sometimes broader or more limited in scope than, existing federal firearms laws. Some U.S. states have also creat...
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In 1987, the Florida Legislature passed a law that required authorities to issue a permit for the carrying of concealed weapons. The Florida law is typical of the laws in most states, which make issuance of a permit to carry a concealed weapon mandatory provided the applicant meets certain statutory criteria.
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www.legis.state.wi.us/LRB/pubs/wb/06wb6.pdf
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Click on each state to read about their firearm laws ... Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ... To Special Report...
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www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/gunfigh...
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• Elizabeth Dole opposes concealed weapons law, backs mandatory safety locks; • Senate spotlights nuclear security lapses; • White House Web site back online; • FCC: Make sure emergency cell phone calls go through;
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www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/05/12/president.20...
www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/05/12/president.2000/dole.guns/
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Although Washington's law on concealed weapons is fairly detailed, it doesn't cover the responsibilities and potential liabilities that could come with using a gun for self-defense, said Paul Nickle, an instructor at Wade's Eastside Guns and Indoor Range in Bellevue.
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§ 18.2-308. Personal protection; carrying concealed weapons; ... An officer set forth in clause (iv) of this subdivision who receives written proof of consultation to carry a concealed handgun shall surrender such proof of consultation upon return to work or upon termination of employment with the law-enforcement agency.
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leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308
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Lt. Mark Reed, who reviews concealed weapons applications in Placer County, said local law enforcement often recommend alternatives to carrying a gun. For example, he said, many people apply because they carry around lots of money as part of their job.
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www.sacbee.com/ourregion/story/1720695.html
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OUR OPINION: Don't weaken state's concealed-weapons statute ... Florida has a reciprocity agreement with 32 states to honor their concealed-weapons permit holders when visiting the Sunshine State. Sen. Thune's amendment ... This unwarranted federal intrusion into Florida's concealed weapons law should be soundly defeated.
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www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/story/1150264.ht...
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the headline should actually read: "murderers, robbers and rapists express relief over defeat of concealed weapons law in u.s. senate" i'm sure a lot of these animals were worried that they might be looking down a gun barrel if they tried to assault an honest citizen but now, they can conduct business as usual and...
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www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/07/nj_officials_are_happ...
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