I have mixed feelings on this issue. It looks like our governor isn't too enthusiastic about "constitutional carry," but he isn't saying he'll veto either:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55876539-90/concealed-gun-carry-herbert.html.csp
We do about 77,000 each year (about 30% of those for out-of-state applicants):
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55680230-90/utah-concealed-carry-gun.html.csp
I wonder if the governor doesn't like the end of the CCW permit revenue stream. Personally, I sort of like the idea that applicants have to take some training. Some of us need more training than others (think of the man in Ogden, UT who illegally shot at retreating criminals a few weeks ago).
On the other hand, I can also sympathize with the arguments that it isn't the business of the state whether I am carrying or not (as long as I am not a prohibited person or committing a crime). It is also nice to hear of some state governments securing more rights for us (we are seeing too much of the opposite in too many states).
I have been considering getting a permit (for almost a year), but now I'll wait and see. Procrastination may pay off.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55876539-90/concealed-gun-carry-herbert.html.csp
We do about 77,000 each year (about 30% of those for out-of-state applicants):
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55680230-90/utah-concealed-carry-gun.html.csp
I wonder if the governor doesn't like the end of the CCW permit revenue stream. Personally, I sort of like the idea that applicants have to take some training. Some of us need more training than others (think of the man in Ogden, UT who illegally shot at retreating criminals a few weeks ago).
On the other hand, I can also sympathize with the arguments that it isn't the business of the state whether I am carrying or not (as long as I am not a prohibited person or committing a crime). It is also nice to hear of some state governments securing more rights for us (we are seeing too much of the opposite in too many states).
I have been considering getting a permit (for almost a year), but now I'll wait and see. Procrastination may pay off.