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M you were going to have the gun in your car, you could not have it on your person, it must be encased. Other exceptions were: at the place of purchase of the gun, and going to and from the place of purchase; and in your home or place of business. Lengthy discussion followed about following certain criteria in the issuance of licenses; treating each applicant on a uniform basis; whether or not to advertise the parties involved in an appeal process; the fee structure; the training course; and the renewal applications. Sheriff Dobeck commented that it was never the intent of his department to inhibit the use of firearms for anyone in the County - the question was simply if the County wanted to take on the liability. He explained the training course at the pistol range, and that the applicants did not have to be "combat ready" in order to obtain a permit. He stressed that he wanted the people to have a knowledge of how to use their weapon. Sheriff Dobeck affirmed that they were not trying to change the laws, just trying to set up limitations. Commissioner Bird talked about having separate criteria for new applications and renewals. Commissioner Wodtke wondered if there was a way for the renewal applicants not to have to go through the original training course; possibly they could qualify to certain standards over a period of, perhaps, 6 to 10 years. Sheriff Dobeck felt that was a decision the Board would have to make, and they would have to rely very heavily on what the Attorneys have said that each applicant must be treated the same - with uniformity. The Attorney commented that the same criteria would have to be applied to everyone regarding range and class requirements for gun handling. iI O CT 6 1982 21 BOOK 550