Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Arkansas Law Allows Concealed Guns in Churches; Law Lets Each Church Decide If It Will Allow Guns

Gov. Mike Beebe of Arkansas has signed into law a measure allowing concealed handguns in churches, and says he believes a follow-up bill addresses the concerns that some pastors had about the new law, the One News Now website reports today (February 12, 2013).

Beebe told reporters that he signed into law the bill that would leave it up to churches and other places of worship to decide whether to allow the concealed weapons.

The concealed handguns would be banned at churches unless they specifically allowed them. Beebe told reporters that a companion bill -- filed last week -- addresses the worries raised by some clergy.

The recently filed House bill would require churches allowing concealed weapons to post signs notifying visitors about the decision.

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