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SB 744 Concealed weapons permits.

Introduced by: Virgil H. Goode, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Concealed handgun permits. Modifies the criteria for issuance of a permit which is made applicable to only handguns. Under current law, an applicant must demonstrate a need for the permit. The bill requires issuance of a permit to any person 21 years of age or older unless a disqualifying event has occurred (e.g., the person was convicted of a felony; was convicted of two or more misdemeanors, excluding traffic infractions and reckless driving, within the three-year period immediately preceding the application; is an illegal alien; was adjudicated incompetent; was involuntarily committed; is subject to a protective order; or is alleged by the sheriff, chief of police or attorney for the Commonwealth to intend to unlawfully use the weapon to endanger others; etc.).

The bill also specifies certain identifying information, including a color photo of the permittee, which must be included in the permit. An applicant denied a permit who successfully appeals the denial is entitled to reimbursement for taxable costs from the Commonwealth. The bill allows the clerk to charge a fee of $10 for costs incurred in connection with a permit application. Local law-enforcement agencies may charge up to $35 for conducting an investigation pursuant to the section, and the State Police may charge up to five dollars for processing the application. Permits must be issued within 45 days of receipt of the completed application unless the applicant is disqualified, except that permits issued prior to July 1, 1996, must be issued within 90 days. Permittees are specifically prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun into any place of business or event which has a license to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on premises.

The prohibition against carrying a concealed weapon is made inapplicable to Capitol Police officers and to any retired State Police officer with at least 15 years of service, unless terminated for cause, if the officer carries with him written proof of consultation with and approval of the need to carry a concealed weapon issued by the Superintendent of State Police.


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