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Is concealed carry a good option for EMS providers?

Our co-hosts discuss a new bill that recently passed Virginia’s Senate to allow EMS providers the option to conceal carry on the job

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In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a bill that recently passed in Virginia’s Senate, which would allow EMTs and paramedics to carry concealed weapons on duty. Listen as they debate the pros and cons of the law, including how to develop the right mindset for carrying weapons on the job, where to store weapons on the truck and the need for more focused training.

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