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AZ:Governor Brewer Signs Concealed Carry Permit Reform
Gun Watch ^
| 19 April, 2014
| Dean Weingarten
Posted on 04/18/2014 2:25:56 PM PDT by marktwain
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed HB 2103 yesterday, the 17th of April, 2014. The bill reforms concealed carry permit qualifications in the state, allowing people with military service to obtain a permit at 19 years of age. From trendtrack.com:
E. The department of public safety shall issue a permit to an applicant who meets all of the following conditions:
1. Is a resident of this state or a United States citizen.
2. Is twenty‑one years of age or older or is at least nineteen years of age and provides evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States armed forces, United States armed forces reserve or a state national guard.
The blue letters indicate the change in the law.
Arizona is one of five "constitutional carry" states. No permit is required to carry concealed weapons for people who are 21 years of age and who may legally possess weapons. The permit has advantages, however, as it is recognized by about 35 other states and allows concealed carry in establishments that serve alcohol, as long as the permit holder refrains from consuming alcohol. This allows armed citizens to eat at most restaurants that other citizens frequent.
The concealed carry reform is one of dozens of bills sweeping across the country. More than twenty states have reformed their firearms laws in the last year, removing antiquated infringements on second amendment rights. The reforms have occurred in the face of strong opposition from the "progressive" establishment, including President Barrack Obama. Millions of dollars were spent trying to overpower grassroots backed reforms.
A tiny number of states have enacted more restrictive legislation under intense lobbying by Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the administration, and the old media. The legislation in New York, Connecticut, and Colorado is being challenged in the courts. Three Colorado legislators lost their seats because of unprecedented popular challenges after they voted for restrictive firearms laws.
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KEYWORDS: az; banglist; ccw; guncontrol
Now, if the Military would just let troops with CCW permits to carry on Fort Hood...
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posted on
04/18/2014 2:25:56 PM PDT
by
marktwain
To: marktwain
My 19 yoa son has far more HG and other small arms training than most members of federal military establishments. Yet, he is not “privileged” to carry concealed.
To: nonsporting
Anybody allowed to own a pistol can carry one concealed around here. Now that includes guys down at the base. That’s gonna suck for the pimps on Van Buren. Or in Yuma.
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posted on
04/18/2014 6:47:22 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
To: marktwain; NFHale
RE:"
The department of public safety shall issue a permit to an applicant who meets all of the following conditions:
1. Is a resident of this state or a United States citizen.
2. Is twenty-one years of age or older or is at least nineteen years of age and provides evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States armed forces, United States armed forces reserve or a state national guard."
I like it!
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posted on
04/18/2014 7:35:11 PM PDT
by
sickoflibs
(Obama : 'You can keep your doctor if you want. I never tell a lie ')
To: marktwain
Question: If AZ is a Constitutional Carry state, whose constitution says of the subject Art 2., Section 26. The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men.
then how can there be any legitimate permitting process for AZ citizens? How can a permit even be required in any case involving a citizen of AZ whatsoever?
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posted on
04/18/2014 10:18:16 PM PDT
by
OneWingedShark
(Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
To: sickoflibs
I like it! I don't; see my post 5 for why.
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posted on
04/18/2014 10:19:15 PM PDT
by
OneWingedShark
(Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
To: OneWingedShark
It is mostly for other states, and to allow people to buy firearms from federal dealers without having to do the background check.
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posted on
04/19/2014 6:53:44 AM PDT
by
marktwain
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