Better late than never, I suppose...
Posted on 03/06/2002 7:11:14 AM PST by veronica
The government is taking immediate steps to put more licensed handguns on the streets in the hope of citizens being in the “right place at the right time” to prevent terror attacks. Senior police officials have acknowledged that in several cases of late, citizens prevented continuing bloodshed by using their licensed weapons against terrorists.
The army will be issuing handgun permits to 40,000 reserve duty officers of the rank of captain and above. Permit will also be granted to former combatants from commando units, and retired police and Prison Authority officers.
Officials estimate the actions could result in an additional 60,000 handguns on the streets nationwide.
Police Chief Shlomo Aharonishki acknowledged that citizens have taken the initiative and brought terror attack to a halt, but he added, he remains concerned over a situation in which citizens with licensed weapons may be “too light on the trigger”.
Ministry of the Interior officials report that since the start of the Oslo War on Sept. 29, 2000, there has been an 80% increase in the number of licensed handguns nationwide, pointing out that in 2001, 4,588 permits were issued as opposed to 2,550 in 2000. Ministry officials add there are currently 340,000 licensed handguns nationwide, 265,000 of which are issued to private individuals.
Officials estimate the actions could result in an additional 60,000 handguns on the streets nationwide.We should implement this policy in Pittsburgh.
Our politicians should have this worry.
$90 will get you 18 handgun permits in NC...
Better late than never, I suppose...
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Right you are. And I intend to get two at the 'Big Shew' in Raleigh (Fairgrounds) in May.
Right. Permit-to-carry is about $80.00. (They were doing a brisk business at the Sheriff's office for CCW's too).
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