Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that specifies guidelines for acquisition and possession of firearms for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Requires unlicensed individuals to either obtain a valid permit or complete a national criminal background check when acquiring a revolver or pistol (Sec. 2). 

• Repeals the requirement to present permits to carry, when requested, on Capitol grounds (Sec. 6). 

• Establishes that a person who commits a crime using a dangerous weapon is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor (Sec. 9). 

• Allows peace officers to carry weapons on school premises and individuals who have lawful reasons, to carry or transport unloaded weapons in a container or securely wrapped in a vehicle or common carrier (Sec. 10).

• Allows emergency medical care providers to obtain a professional permit to carry if they are designated and attached to a law enforcement tactical team (Sec. 14). 

• Requires the Department of Public Safety to approve additional handgun training instructor certification organizations (Sec. 19). 

• Prohibits landlords and complexes leasing dwelling units from restricting a tenant’s ability to possess a gun within a dwelling unit (Sec. 22).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that specifies guidelines for acquisition and possession of firearms for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Requires unlicensed individuals to either obtain a valid permit or complete a national criminal background check when acquiring a revolver or pistol (Sec. 2). 

• Repeals the requirement to present permits to carry, when requested, on Capitol grounds (Sec. 6). 

• Establishes that a person who commits a crime using a dangerous weapon is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor (Sec. 9). 

• Allows peace officers to carry weapons on school premises and individuals who have lawful reasons, to carry or transport unloaded weapons in a container or securely wrapped in a vehicle or common carrier (Sec. 10).

• Allows emergency medical care providers to obtain a professional permit to carry if they are designated and attached to a law enforcement tactical team (Sec. 14). 

• Requires the Department of Public Safety to approve additional handgun training instructor certification organizations (Sec. 19). 

• Prohibits landlords and complexes leasing dwelling units from restricting a tenant’s ability to possess a gun within a dwelling unit (Sec. 22).

Full Bill Text