Weapons Traffic: Gov. Jan Brewer defends Arizona gun laws | The State Column

Gov. Jan Brewer defends Arizona gun laws | The State Column: "Arizona governor Jan Brewer took to the defensive on Wednesday, defending the state’s gun laws after an undercover investigation backed by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg revealed major lapses in the state’s gun laws.

“We believe our laws are fair and just in the state of Arizona,” Ms. Brewer said Monday, according to theArizona Daily Sun.

Ms. Brewer, who admitted that she had not seen Mr. Bloomberg’s video evidence, defended her state in the simplest of manners, saying “I am a strong proponent of the Second Amendment,” and “the Legislature and I decide.” the laws.

The comments follow an undercover investigation by a team hired by Mr. Bloomberg. The New York mayor’s investigation revealed a number of loopholes in Arizona’s gun laws, many of which were easily exploited at gun shows. ... 

Last year Ms. Brewer signed legislation making Arizona only the third state in the nation to let anyone carry a concealed weapon without a state permit, training and a background check. The legislation sparked protests from a number of opponents. Ms. Brewer defended the measure at the time."