Arizona is on the verge of becoming the third state in the nation to let just about any adult carry a concealed weapon.
Without a word of debate, the House voted 36-19 today to eliminate the criminal penalties that now exist if someone has a hidden gun without first getting the necessary state permit.
The Senate already has approved the measure.
That leaves only the anticipated signature of Gov. Jan Brewer on SB 1108.
The change would become official 91 days after the legislative session ends, which at the current projection would put the new law on the books at the end of July.
Read more in tomorrow's StarThe change would become official 91 days after the legislative session ends, which at the current projection would put the new law on the books at the end of July.
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