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January 17th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Econ Journal Watch, "Shall issue'' right-to-carry concealed weapons laws require authorities to issue concealed-weapons permits, allowing the permit holder to carry a concealed handgun, to anyone who applies, unless the applicant has a criminal record or a history of mental illness. The shall-issue laws are state laws, applicable to all counties within the state. 3 In contrast, states with ''may issue'' laws allow considerable discretion to the authorities." "In may-issue states, authorities typically require that the applicant demonstrate a particular need for a concealed weapons permit, and self-defense usually is...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-01-17)
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