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Arizona Bill Legalizing Firearms in Public Buildings Approaches the Finish Line

By Shain Bergan
Tucson Weekly | April 12, 2011
Senate Bill 1201, otherwise known as the firearms omnibus bill, would make it legal to carry firearms into government and public buildings. The bill passed the Senate by a 21-8 vote last month, before moving on to the House, where it was progressing through the legislative process as of our press deadline.
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