Concealed gun permits increase across Michigan

ASSOCIATED PRESS
7:27 AM, Jun. 28, 2011|

The number of concealed gun permits has increased greatly across Michigan, but the pace varies by region.

According to an analysis by Booth Newspapers published today, in one Upper Peninsula county, nearly one in 10 of those 21 and older has a permit. It's fewer than three out of 100 in several West Michigan
counties.

Ten years ago this week, Michigan became a "shall-issue" state, making it easier for residents to obtain concealed licenses if they're at least 21 and meet certain requirements.

State Police records show in the first year, 53,000 permits were approved. Today, there are more than 270,000 permit holders.

That's double the amount five years ago.

Five of the state's top 10 counties in terms of licenses per capita are in the U.P.


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