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phil
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CCW info
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10/6/2020 3:03:35 PM
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/women-minorities-rush-to-get-concealed-carry-permits-up-34
The growth of adults holding permits to carry concealed guns has surged 34% in the past four years, and the rush to get one has resulted in long lines as some counties have faced cutbacks due to the coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.
More than 9% of the 209 million adults in the United States have a permit to carry a concealed weapon, and the number of people who carry a concealed weapon is likely much higher because several states don’t require a permit.
According to Lott’s report, “Seventeen states no longer provide data on all the people who are legally carrying a concealed handgun because people in those states no longer need a permit to carry.”
Other highlights:
- Alabama has the highest concealed carry rate at 28.5%.
- Indiana is second with 18.7%.
- Five states now have over 1 million permit holders.
- As the number of permits have gone up, violent crime has decreased slightly.
Looks like some are learning that they are responsible for their own personal safety.
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