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AR HB1253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-309(3) to lower the minimum age requirement for concealed carry permits from 21 years old to 18 years old for individuals with military service
  • Allows 18-year-olds who are commissioned, noncommissioned, or enlisted members of a federally recognized National Guard or reserve component of the United States Armed Forces to obtain a concealed handgun license
  • Permits 18-year-olds who are active duty members of the United States Armed Forces to receive a concealed handgun license
  • Enables 18-year-olds who are former members of the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge to obtain a concealed handgun license
  • Maintains the existing requirement that non-military individuals must be at least 21 years of age to receive a concealed carry permit

Legislative Description

To Allow A Person Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Who Is Or Was In The United States Armed Forces To Receive A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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