Iowa joins "shall issue" ranks

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DES MOINES -- Gun advocates cheered loudly Thursday as Gov. Chet Culver eased an impediment for some seeking permits to carry a concealed weapon by approving a standardized process that will apply equaling in all 99 Iowa counties beginning next Jan. 1.

During a ceremony in the Statehouse rotunda, Culver signed legislation that will make Iowa a "shall issue" state when it comes to county sheriffs issuing permits to acquire or carry a concealed weapon.

"This bill strikes an appropriate balance, recognizing the rights of law-abiding Iowans guaranteed by the Second Amendment and the duty of local law enforcement officers," Culver said. "We all have a role to play in public safety. I believe this is a good bill that has the potential to keep Iowans safer."

Source: http://m.siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/article_942b4578-53b7-11df-a546-001cc4c03286.html

Another state enters the 21st century. Great news!