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Gun permits make sense

June 13, 2021 12:01 am • Last Updated: June 13, 2021 1:51 am

The reason we need gun permits was answered in the letter sent asking why they are required, “Gun permits unpatriotic,” (May 26). The word "crazy" answered that question! Putting guns into the hands of criminals or the dangerously mentally ill would be a disaster.

Jeffrey Robbins

Waterford

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