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House passes concealed‑weapon reciprocity change after heated debate over 60‑day rule
Summary
Lawmakers debated and approved a change to concealed‑weapon permit reciprocity that removes a 60‑day permissive stay for out‑of‑state permit holders; supporters described the 60‑day rule as unenforceable while opponents said removing it would undercut Utah's standards.
The Utah House on Feb. 18 approved amendments to concealed‑weapon permitting that remove a 60‑day permissive stay for out‑of‑state permit holders, a move supporters said will increase reciprocity while critics warned it could weaken Utah's standards.
Representative Donaldson, who carried the measure, told the chamber that the 60‑day provision has proved unenforceable and that several enforcement and…
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