Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence. (HB1899)
Introduced By
Sen. John Bell (D-Chantilly) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria)
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; demonstration of competence. Removes the option for concealed handgun permit applicants to demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The bill does not affect any in-person means of satisfying the requirement to demonstrate competence with a handgun under current law. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2019 | Committee |
| 01/04/2019 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102207D |
| 01/04/2019 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/15/2019 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/15/2019 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1899) |
| 01/24/2019 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 1-N) |
| 02/05/2019 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
Concealed carry means the person is going to be allowed to carry a gun. He or she should show competence in safely handling a gun. Numerous accidents have been recorded by someone shooting someone else accidentally or himself, or a child using a gun with detriment because the owner did not safely store his gun.
The vast majority of concealed handgun owners take safety and competence seriously. The fact is that concealed carriers are more competent than most police officers by virtue of their more frequent training.The above commenter makes an accusation about negligent use of a firearm without knowing if these people are concealed carriers or not. If the Commonwealth sees fit to require testing of competence at a public shooting range than the state should make this requirement free of charge to the applicant.