[TroutStalker]

Apparently it is the unfunded mandate portion of the law that was challenged by the four counties, and it can't be enforced there. Sounds like rural areas are a go, while urban areas can't be forced to issue. Once they find out they can make money on it, they will eventually give in.

[el_texicano]

I do hope you are correct.

[Luke Skyfreeper]

By my understanding (which I believe is accurate), it simply means that those 4 counties can't be forced to issue permits if they don't want to; and other counties that don't want to may also be able to get out of issuing permits, they just have to first prove in court that it's costing them money.

Now here are the facts:

1) It's not really going to cost ANY county any money; those counties that issue permits will MAKE MONEY ON EVERY PERMIT THEY ISSUE. So it's doubtful many counties will follow the example of the larger ones in question.

2) The legislation to FIX the funding issue is ALREADY DRAFTED AND WILL BE FILED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS TODAY.

As far as permits issued either elsewhere in the state or even out of state are concerned - those will be honored statewide; CCW with a permit (and permit-free car carry, too) will now be legal, and the counties that do not issue permits do not have the authority to refuse to honor permits from the counties that do.

[Luke Skyfreeper]

By my understanding (which I believe is accurate), it simply means that those 4 counties can't be forced to issue permits if they don't want to; and other counties that don't want to may also be able to get out of issuing permits, they just have to first prove in court that it's costing them money.

Now here are the facts:

1) It's not really going to cost ANY county any money; those counties that issue permits will MAKE MONEY ON EVERY PERMIT THEY ISSUE. So it's doubtful many counties will follow the example of the larger ones in question.

2) The legislation to FIX the funding issue is ALREADY DRAFTED AND WILL BE FILED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS TODAY.

As far as permits issued either elsewhere in the state or even out of state are concerned - those will be honored statewide; CCW with a permit (and permit-free car carry, too) will now be legal, and the counties that do not issue permits do not have the authority to refuse to honor permits from the counties that do.