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2016 SESSION
SB 520 Concealed handgun permit; demonstration of competence.
Introduced by: Jeremy S. McPike | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Concealed handgun permit; demonstration of competence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicants to demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does not affect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstrate competence with a handgun under current law.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/16 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101822D
- 01/13/16 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/16 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 8-N)