Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence.
Summary
Concealed handgun permits; demonstration ofcompetence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicantsto demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic,video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or NationalRifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does notaffect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstratecompetence with a handgun under current law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2019
Last action Feb 11, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
lower
Feb 4, 2020
Lower · Passed
House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
lower
Jan 20, 2020
Committee
Assigned PS sub: Firearms
lower
Dec 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Dec 18, 2019
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101342D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Glenn R. Davis
RRepublican
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