PHOENIX (AP) — Gun-rights activists say Arizona legislation to allow carrying of concealed weapons without a permit say it should be ready for Senate consideration early in the coming week.
House and Senate bills were scheduled to be considered Thursday but action was postponed.
Supporters say that was so minor changes can be made to provisions unrelated to the repeal of criminal penalties for not having a permit while carrying a concealed weapon.
Their plan is to have the Senate bill revised and approved, and then to have the House match and approve the Senate version.
If the bill becomes law, Arizona would be the third state behind Alaska and Vermont to not require permits for concealed weapons.
