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State’s Concealed Weapons Laws Change

The new law, now in effect, lets more people carry concealed weapons. by Mark Duggan

The new law, now in effect, lets more people carry concealed weapons.

dupnik villasenor VIEW LARGER Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik and TPD Chief Robert Villasenor

The state’s new concealed weapons law allows Arizona residents at least 21 years old or older to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. And it toughens the penalties for committing a crime while carrying one. The law also requires individuals to answer honestly if police ask if they are carrying a weapon. Tucson Chief of Police Roberto Villasenor says the new law makes the job of law enforcement even harder.

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