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Article: House tentatively OKs concealed-weapons permits
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- March 14, 2003
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DENVER - Members of the House approved a tightly worded compromise
that would require sheriffs and police chiefs across the state to
issue concealed weapons permits.
The House gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 24, a measure
that would require law enforcement to give anyone over 21 who passes
a background check and handgun safety course a permit to carry a
hidden firearm.
Concealed weapons would be banned in public schools and in
government buildings that have metal detectors under SB24.
A final vote could come as early as today. Similar legislation has
been introduced every year for nearly a decade.
The bill is intended to give Coloradans the opportunity to protect
themselves, said ...