leehdavidson
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I am a reporter for the Deseret Morning News in Salt Lake City. We are doing a story looking at a big surge in concealed weapons permits here. Utah has seen permit applications go from about 4,000 a year in 2000 to maybe 30,000 this year. About a third of all permits here go to people from out of state.
We're trying to come up with reasons for that increase, and why so many non-residents seek a Utah permit. Any comments?
For example, have any of you from out of state applied in Utah -- and why did you choose to do so? It's low fee (59)? Because 30 other states recognized it? Is the Utah permit easier to obtain than other states?
Why in general do you think so many more people overall are applying now? Do things like the Virginia Tech shootings make them feel less safe?
Thanks,
Lee Davidson
(Salt Lake City) Deseret Morning News
We're trying to come up with reasons for that increase, and why so many non-residents seek a Utah permit. Any comments?
For example, have any of you from out of state applied in Utah -- and why did you choose to do so? It's low fee (59)? Because 30 other states recognized it? Is the Utah permit easier to obtain than other states?
Why in general do you think so many more people overall are applying now? Do things like the Virginia Tech shootings make them feel less safe?
Thanks,
Lee Davidson
(Salt Lake City) Deseret Morning News