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Utah GOP will now allow concealed carry guns at state convention during Ron DeSantis’ keynote appearance

The Utah Republican Party softened its stance on Tuesday and will allow those with a concealed firearms permit to attend the Florida governor’s address at the state GOP convention while armed.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is applauded after taking the stage to address The American Legislative Exchange Council annual meeting July 28, 2021 at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The Utah GOP is employing magnetometers at its state convention as part of enhanced security surrounding DeSantis' speech later this month.

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