Concealed handgun permits; penalties.

Concealed handgun permits; penalties. Changesthe penalty for a first violation of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty ofnot more than $100, a second violation from a Class 6 felony to a Class 2 misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation from a Class5 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that aperson, unless otherwise disqualified, shall not be precluded fromapplying for a concealed handgun permit during the pendency of theproceedings for a violation. If such person is issued a valid concealedhandgun permit while a charge for a violation is pending, he mayoffer such permit to the court, and the court may dismiss the charge.