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Iowans flock to sheriffs to apply for Right-to-Carry permits

Several Iowa sheriffs' offices reported receiving 10 to 20 times as many Right-to-Carry permit applications on Monday as they do most days. Monday was the first day government offices were open since Saturday, when a law took effect that requires sheriffs under most circumstances to issue permits to carry concealed weapons. Sheriffs previously had greater discretion to deny or restrict such permits.

Read About It: The Des Moines Register (Iowa)

Posted: 1/5/2011 9:36:42 AM

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