Name:   phil - Subject:   CCW info Date:   10/6/2020 3:03:35 PM

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/women-minorities-rush-to-get-concealed-carry-permits-up-34

The growth of adults holding permits to carry concealed guns has surged 34% in the past four years, and the rush to get one has resulted in long lines as some counties have faced cutbacks due to the coronavirus crisis, according to a new report.

More than 9% of the 209 million adults in the United States have a permit to carry a concealed weapon, and the number of people who carry a concealed weapon is likely much higher because several states don’t require a permit.

According to Lott’s report, “Seventeen states no longer provide data on all the people who are legally carrying a concealed handgun because people in those states no longer need a permit to carry.”

Other highlights:

• Alabama has the highest concealed carry rate at 28.5%.
• Indiana is second with 18.7%.
• Five states now have over 1 million permit holders.
• As the number of permits have gone up, violent crime has decreased slightly.

Looks like some are learning that they are responsible for their own personal safety.