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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Fla. Gun Requests Spike in Recession

Jump attributed to burglary fears

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(Newser) – Floridians are arming themselves, literally, against the recession and fears of being burgled. There's been a 42% jump in concealed weapons permit requests in the past 45 days, and the state office that issues them is buried under a 95,000-application backlog. It's seeking a $4 million budget transfer to facilitate permit processing, the Miami Herald reports.

“People are getting scared. The economy is scaring them. They don't want their houses broken into,” said one official.

A customer examines a firearm at a gun shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Florida has seen a striking jump in gun permit requests amid the recession.
A customer examines a firearm at a gun shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Florida has seen a striking jump in gun permit requests amid the recession.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
A gun shop manager fills out paperwork for the purchase of the gun in Richmond, Va. Florida's permit office is overwhelmed by firearm requests amid the recession.
A gun shop manager fills out paperwork for the purchase of the gun in Richmond, Va. Florida's permit office is overwhelmed by firearm requests amid the recession.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
A customer looks over shotguns at the Bob Moates sport shop in Richmond, Va. Floridians are arming themselves against burglaries, an official says.
A customer looks over shotguns at the Bob Moates sport shop in Richmond, Va. Floridians are arming themselves against burglaries, an official says.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Forderon
Feb 18, 09 8:41 PM CST
Thank you corona_king for making my point: "it has nothing to do with fear of criminals". Exactly. It has everything to do with an irrational and delusional fear that "storm troopers" (??) are gonna come and take their guns. Hence, "clinging to guns". Again, thank you for making my point.
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AClotfelter
Feb 18, 09 4:04 PM CST
It's going to get much worse before it gets better... home invasions and overall crime are sure to skyrocket... Reply
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Forderon
Feb 18, 09 4:05 PM CST
Just southerners as usual clinging to their....oh nevermind Reply
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SPH
Feb 18, 09 5:58 PM CST
I'll bet the churches are packed too.... Reply
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Feb 18, 09 9:38 PM CST
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