LIMA OH: New CCW permits up 500%

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http://dailyme.com/story/2010012500001013/gun-permits-explode-concealed-carry-numbers-high.html


Gun permits explode: Concealed-carry numbers up as high as 500 percent in region
THE LIMA NEWS, OHIO | GREG SOWINSKI | Mon, Jan 25, 6:49 AM



Jan. 25--LIMA -- The number of people obtaining licenses to carry a concealed handgun exploded in 2009 up as high as 500 percent in the region.

"I hope criminals think twice before they attempt to steal from someone or harm someone," said Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon, who saw the number of concealed-carry licenses go up by 500 percent.

Solomon's department issued 464 new licenses in 2009 compared to 93 the previous year. But his agency is not alone. Putnam County Sheriff Jim Beutler issued 139 new licenses compared to 31 in 2008, an increase of 448 percent.

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Local sheriffs embrace concealed-carry.

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[PavePusher]

1. Oh gawd!!

Dere's gunna bee bluuuuud in the streeeeets!

[ManiacJoe]

3. Again?!??!?

We just got done cleaning up from the last... Oh, wait... Nevermind.
:evilgrin:

[peace13]

2. Ohio has been in a depression for nine years...

guess folks intend to be able to protect what little they have.