Arizona has just stepped back into the 18th century! Favoring the constitutional right to bear arms over others' concerns about gun safety, Gov Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a bill making Arizona the third state allowing people to carry a concealed weapon without requiring a permit. "I believe this legislation not only protects the Second Amendment rights of Arizona citizens, but restores those rights as well," Brewer, a Republican, said in a statement.
By eliminating the permit requirement, the Arizona legislation will allow people 21 or older to fore go background checks and classes that are now required. Supporters say the bill promotes constitutional rights and allows people to protect themselves from criminals, while critics worry it will lead to more shootings as people with less training have fewer restrictions on carrying weapons.
Could it be that Arizona is about to become the wild west all over again? Just another reason not to retire there!
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