By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press Writer Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Writer – Thu Apr 8, 6:21 pm ET
PHOENIX – The Arizona House has voted to make Arizona the third state allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a permit.
The House voted 36-19 on Thursday to send the measure to Gov. Jan Brewer.
The legislation would make it legal for most U.S. citizens 21 or older to carry a concealed weapon in Arizona without the permit now required.
Currently, carrying a hidden firearm without a permit is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
If the legislation is enacted, Arizona would join Alaska and Vermont in not requiring permits to carry concealed weapons.