Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes individuals with additional training to carry concealed weapons in new areas, effective immediately

• Authorizes individuals with “additional firearms training” to carry concealed weapons on the following premises (Sec. 5):
• Schools and college campuses;
• Child care centers, day care centers, and foster homes;
• Sports arenas or stadiums; 
• Hospitals;
• Entertainment facilities that can seat more than 2,500;
• Bars and taverns; and 
• Churches and other places of worship. 

• Defines “additional firearms training” as certified training that extends beyond basic training by at least 8 hours and meets, but is not limited to, the following conditions (Sec. 5):
• Includes both classroom and range time;
• Includes firing at least 94 rounds of ammunition; and 
• Is completed within 5 years of the date of application for an original or renewal license.

• Authorizes owners of private property, colleges, and universities to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons on their premises (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes the county sheriff to issue concealed weapon licenses beginning May 1, 2013, whereas current law permits only the county gun licensing board to issue concealed weapon licenses (Sec. 5).

• Requires the county sheriff to approve or deny a request for a concealed weapons license within 45 days of the individual giving fingerprints to the department of state police (Sec. 5).

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals with additional training to carry concealed weapons in new areas, effective immediately.

• Authorizes individuals with “additional firearms training” to carry concealed weapons on the following premises (Sec. 5):
• Schools and college campuses;
• Child care centers, day care centers, and foster homes;
• Sports arenas or stadiums; 
• Hospitals;
• Entertainment facilities that can seat more than 2,500;
• Bars and taverns; and 
• Churches and other places of worship. 

• Defines “additional firearms training” as certified training that extends beyond basic training by at least 8 hours and meets, but is not limited to, the following conditions (Sec. 5):
• Includes both classroom and range time;
• Includes firing at least 94 rounds of ammunition; and 
• Is completed within 5 years of the date of application for an original or renewal license.

• Authorizes owners of private property, colleges, and universities to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons on their premises (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes the county sheriff to issue concealed weapon licenses beginning May 1, 2013, whereas current law permits only the county gun licensing board to issue concealed weapon licenses (Sec. 5).

• Requires the county sheriff to approve or deny a request for a concealed weapons license within 45 days of the individual giving fingerprints to the department of state police (Sec. 5).