Packing heat in plain view
Surprise. In Pennsylvania and 43 other states, any law-abiding resident 18 and older can carry a loaded handgun on his hip in plain view to shopping malls, restaurants and on strolls down the street. No permits required, no questions asked. You thought you needed a permit for that? Nope, only if you conceal the gun.

By AD CRABLE
Lancaster New Era

Published: Apr 24, 2007 12:18 PM EST

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA -

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