Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
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Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Summary: HB 47 seeks to update handgun licensing statutes which were written over a decade ago. This legislation would:
Analysis: HB 47 is updating old code regarding handgun licensing. Allowing the classroom portion of the course to be online creates new options to possibly save time and money. Additionally, the minimum hours required has been reduced but the time cap has been removed. This bill lowers the burden on individuals to obtain a concealed handgun permit. We recommend voting yes on HB 47.