Constitutional Carry signed by Governor in Arizona today!!!

[Missourian]

Today, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) signed an important NRA-backed bill into law, which removes the licensure requirement for law-abiding citizens who choose to carry a concealed firearm in the state of Arizona. Senate Bill 1108 passed the state House on April 8, by a vote of 36-19 with five absent votes and the state Senate by a vote of 20-10 in late March.


“This is a major victory for gun owners in Arizona, and I would like to thank Governor Jan Brewer, as well as the primary bill sponsor, Senator Russell Pearce (R-Mesa), for their leadership in working to improve the self-defense rights of law-abiding citizens in Arizona," said Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA-ILA. “Both Governor Brewer and state Senator Pearce have been strong supporters of the NRA. The NRA is also grateful to the legislators who voted for this measure making Arizona the third state in the nation behind Vermont and Alaska to offer its residents a constitutional carry option."


SB 1108 replaces Arizona’s former law, which required anyone who wished to defend themselves outside their home to possess a state-issued concealed carry permit. In Arizona’s constitution, Article 2, Section 26 states "the right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired…" The intention of this language could not be clearer.


Arizona residents will still be required to obtain a permit to carry concealed firearms across state lines in those states that have reciprocity agreements with Arizona.


"SB 1108 will enhance the rights of law-abiding Arizonans," concluded Cox.
The effective date for this bill has yet to be determined.

-NRA- ​

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

NRA-ILA :: Governor Brewer Signs Arizona Constitutional Carry into Law​

This was posted Friday the 16th.
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[Truthmatters]

The wild wild west is back

 

[Missourian]

The wild wild west is back

Yeah...showdowns in the streets every hour in Vermont for the last 50 years.

 

[Truthmatters]

have you ever been to Arizona?

 

[Missourian]

have you ever been to Arizona?

Yes, I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca (near Sierra Vista, AZ) and loved it.

 

[Truthmatters]

How long ago?

There is a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona



http://www.azdps.gov/About/Reports/docs/Crime_In_Arizona_Report_2008.pdf

 

[PixieStix]

How long ago?

There is a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona



http://www.azdps.gov/About/Reports/docs/Crime_In_Arizona_Report_2008.pdf

Now that this was signed by the Governor of AZ, I think your comment should read:

"There WAS a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona"

Now maybe some of those criminals will think before they attack someone, they just might get shot, legally

 

[Zander]

Arizona is getting better and better every day.

 

[Truthmatters]

How long ago?

There is a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona



http://www.azdps.gov/About/Reports/docs/Crime_In_Arizona_Report_2008.pdf

Now that this was signed by the Governor of AZ, I think your comment should read:

"There WAS a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona"

Now maybe some of those criminals will think before they attack someone, they just might get shot, legally

They wont be the only ones getting shot.

Do you remember the stories of the wild west?

There was a reason guns laws were voted in in hte first place

 

[Luissa]

Now all the 65 year olds can have a gay ole time.

I think I know one young person who lives in Arizona.

 

[JakeStarkey]

have you ever been to Arizona?

Yes, I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca (near Sierra Vista, AZ) and loved it.

I was there in 80 to 82 and my brother from 83 to 85. I loved the town, the post was great, and the fishing great out at Parker Canyon Lake.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

The wild wild west is back

You retards keep saying that at every passing of an open or concealed carry law and it has YET to happen. For about 10 years now you have resorted to that claim and yet NOT once has it happened. Go figure.

 

[George Costanza]

Now maybe some of those criminals will think before they attack someone, they just might get shot, legally

You betcha! We'll git them bastards!!!!

YEEEEEE HAWWWWWW!!!

 

[George Costanza]

The wild wild west is back

You retards keep saying that at every passing of an open or concealed carry law and it has YET to happen. For about 10 years now you have resorted to that claim and yet NOT once has it happened. Go figure.

I would be willing to bet you five thousand dollars that, at least once, in the next ten years, some innocent person is going to get shot by a civilian carrying a weapon in the state of AZ.

Wanna bet?

 

[Missourian]

How long ago?

There is a violent crime every 18 minutes in Arizona



http://www.azdps.gov/About/Reports/docs/Crime_In_Arizona_Report_2008.pdf

"Since adopting "shall issue" laws, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia have had decreases in violent crime ranging from 26 to 53 percent. "

NRA-ILA :: Brady Campaign Continues Slide Into Irrelevancy
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Hard to argue with that.
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[PixieStix]

Now maybe some of those criminals will think before they attack someone, they just might get shot, legally

You betcha! We'll git them bastards!!!!

YEEEEEE HAWWWWWW!!!

Some of you people are so sheltered

 

[JakeStarkey]

Carry heat and increase the chance of dying yourself.

Carrying a gun increases risk of getting shot and killed - science-in-society - 06 October 2009 - New Scientist

 

[Zander]

The wild wild west is back

You retards keep saying that at every passing of an open or concealed carry law and it has YET to happen. For about 10 years now you have resorted to that claim and yet NOT once has it happened. Go figure.

I would be willing to bet you five thousand dollars that, at least once, in the next ten years, some innocent person is going to get shot by a civilian carrying a weapon in the state of AZ.

Wanna bet?

I am willing to bet you that, at least once, in the next ten years, some criminal scumbag is going to try and rob some innocent person and get shot in the face by a civilian carrying a weapon on the state of AZ.

Wanna bet?

 

[Missourian]

Carry heat and increase the chance of dying yourself.

Carrying a gun increases risk of getting shot and killed - science-in-society - 06 October 2009 - New Scientist

Of course it does...just like the soldier who holds the line in the face of the enemy has an increased chance of dying compared to the soldier who retreats...but the soldier who stands his ground protects his fellow soldiers and SAVES lives.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

The wild wild west is back

You retards keep saying that at every passing of an open or concealed carry law and it has YET to happen. For about 10 years now you have resorted to that claim and yet NOT once has it happened. Go figure.

I would be willing to bet you five thousand dollars that, at least once, in the next ten years, some innocent person is going to get shot by a civilian carrying a weapon in the state of AZ.

Wanna bet?

So what? The odds are so small as to be insignificant, or are you saying that we should ban all cars because 40000 innocent people die a year in car accidents?