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 ===Firearms Laws===
-In the state, anyone apart from convicted felons is allowed to own and carry openly most any sort of firearm.  However, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit is a criminal offense.  Concealed weapons permits are issued by the Sheriff, but he has to be convinced that the applicant has a good reason (i.e., he issues them if he feels like it).
+In the state, anyone apart from convicted felons is allowed to own and carry openly most any sort of firearm.  However, carrying a concealed weapon (typically pistols, revolvers, and short-barreled rifles/shotguns) without a permit is a criminal offense, punishable by up o $3000 fine and/or up to 3 years in prison.  Concealed weapons permits are issued by the Sheriff, but he has to be convinced that the applicant has a good reason (i.e., he issues them if he feels like it).
 Sawed-off shotguns, Sub-machine guns, Automatic Rifles and all grenades except smoke are subject to strict Federal control and possessing them without a high-tax federal license faces severe penalties.