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AZ Going A Lot More Gun Friendly
An Arizona bill that would allow concealed guns on college campuses has gained national attention, sparking a debate over whether to let students and teachers arm themselves. But it's only one of at least 15 measures in the Republican-led Legislature this year aimed at loosening gun controls in a state that has long had a fascination with firearms.Although polls indicate that a And they appear to be winning. "For a long time in Arizona, we were losing rights with more and more gun-control laws," says Todd Rathner, a Tucson-based board member and lobbyist for the National Rifle Association. "But, for the past 10 years, we've really been on the offensive. We've taken the game to a new level. We've gained so much ground." One of the bills filed this session would allow you to carry a pistol in some restaurants - so long as you don't touch the beer and liquor. That measure continues to advance, getting preliminary support from the full Senate last month, although Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a similar bill in 2005. Another measure would make it legal to show a weapon if you feel physically threatened by others. That also has moved through a number of legislative committees. So has the measure that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses... From this point the article decomposes into the typical liberal anti-gun whining. Yes, AZ is inflicted with liberal media too. Now all that has to be done is to get the bills past the Democrat governor, who is less enthusiastic. Posted by: Anonymoose 2008-03-12 |
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