Concealed handgun; eligibility to carry openly within Commonwealth. (SB1440)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Concealed handgun permits. Allows any person who is otherwise eligible to obtain a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere he may lawfully carry a handgun openly within the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2017 | Presented and ordered printed 17103586D |
01/13/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/18/2017 | Reported from Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |
01/18/2017 | Rereferred to Finance |
01/27/2017 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1440) |
02/01/2017 | Passed by indefinitely in Finance (16-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
There is no guarantee that someone carrying a handgun without a permit would be allowed to carry such a weapon if the did apply for a permit. Mentally unstable people would be able to carry such weapons. Gang members would be able to carry such weapons. Emotionally unstable people with violent and angry tendencies would be able to carry such weapons. This bill is dangerous for potential victims of people who would carry these weapons without a permit. This bill is a danger to public safety.