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Having A Concealed Carry Permit Isn’t Excuse To Not Wear Mask In Colorado, Weld County Sheriff Says
"Nowhere in Colorado law does it state one cannot wear a face mask and lawfully carry a concealed weapon at the same time," he said.
July 22, 2020
WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) — The Weld County Sheriff’s Office says having a concealed carry permit is not a valid excuse for not wearing a face mask in Colorado.
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“Nowhere in Colorado law does it state one cannot wear a face mask and lawfully carry a concealed weapon at the same time,” the Weld County sheriff stated.
As for law enforcement officers, the sheriff’s office clarified: “Even though law enforcement agencies are exempt, Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams made the decision to comply with the order after it was issued last Thursday.”
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