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Concealed weapons permits increase by 154 percent

  CEDAR RAPIDS — For reasons ranging from personal security to “because I can,” the number of Iowans with permits to carry concealed weapons increased 154 percent during the first year of relaxed laws governing their issuance. Dennis Rosekrans, 63, of rural Cedar Rapids — one of more than 60,000 Iowans who’ve secured permits in [...]

US tests portable gun detector

New York, Jan 18 : The New York Police Department is testing a new portable device to detect concealed weapons or explosives, Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Tuesday.

Tucson, Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona lawmaker is renewing his fight to allow students and professors to carry guns on higher education campuses, raising a controversial issue that resulted in a veto by Gov. Jan Brewer last year.

Ask a cop: Why the anonymity?

Have you ever wanted to ask a cop a question but were either too intimidated, didn't think it was important enough or had some outstanding warrants. Well now is your chance.

Burglar shot in foot in Maine

EDDINGTON, Maine - The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department says a burglar who was shot in the foot by a homeowner...