Bill to allow concealed firearms advances in House

The Wyoming House of Representatives has voted to introduce a bill that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without the requirement of a state permit.

The House voted 52-6 in favor of introducing House Bill 113, sponsored by Rep. Elaine Quarberg, R-Thermopolis. It now heads to the House Judiciary Committee.

Current Wyoming law requires people to get state-issued permits before they may carry concealed firearms.

Quarberg and other supporters say they support changing the law because the federal and state constitutions guarantee citizens’ right to bear arms.

Rep. James W. Byrd, D-Cheyenne, was among those who voted against the bill. He says he fears the bill would endanger peace officers in the state.-[source]