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TexasTowelie

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Sun Mar 26, 2017, 02:58 AM Mar 2017

North Dakota Legislature OKs hidden firearms without permit

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature has voted to allow most adults to carry a concealed firearm without a permit, but it's not clear whether the governor will support the move.

The Senate approved the measure 34-13 on Tuesday and the House passed it last month. It would allow people 18 and older to forgo background checks and classes that are now required.

Supporters say the bill promotes constitutional rights and allows protection from criminals. Critics worry it could lead to more shootings as people with less training would be carrying weapons.

Approval of the bill in both the Senate and House generally fell along party lines in the Republican-led Legislature. GOP Gov. Doug Burgum hasn't said whether he would support the measure and sign it into law.

Read more: http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/north-dakota-legislature-oks-hidden-firearms-without-permit/article_09b5bc90-a49d-5159-ae97-1805c2a8381d.html

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North Dakota Legislature OKs hidden firearms without permit (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 2017 OP
Good grief luvMIdog Mar 2017 #1
More guns and removing access to health care??? Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #2
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