Concealed handgun permit; family member who resides with applicant may submit statement to court. (SB156)

Introduced By

Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patrons Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church), and Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Concealed handgun permit; application; disqualification. Adds family members who reside with the applicant for a concealed handgun permit to the persons whose statements that the applicant is likely to use a weapon unlawfully or negligently to endanger others may be submitted to the court. Under current law sheriffs, police chiefs, and the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit such statements. If the court finds an individual disqualified for a concealed handgun permit based on such statements the individual may not reapply for five years and must include with his application documentation as to why he is no longer likely to use a weapon unlawfully or negligently to endanger others. Read the Bill »

Status

12/29/2015: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee

History

DateAction
12/29/2015Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101399D
12/29/2015Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/09/2016Impact statement from VCSC (SB156)
01/27/2016Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Steven D Kegler writes:

I am concerned with the heat of the moment, or vengeance issue with in relationships. I do not not disagree with a cooling off periods, especially to dig in and truly find out what's going on. Slippery slope this could be. Husband goes hunting a lot, wife gets tired of it and files with court, firearms removed from home.