Bill: HB 284, 84(R) - 2015

Committee

House Homeland Security & Public Safety

Companion Bill

SB 179

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive

Author(s)

Drew Springer

Bill Caption

Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

No fiscal implication to local governments is anticipated.  

Bill Analysis

HB 284 changes the caliber to measure handgun proficiency in a course from .32 to .22. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 284 would make it easier for people that only own or want to carry .22 caliber handgun to obtain a concealed handgun license, therefore we support this legislation on the basis of expanding 2nd Amendment rights.

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