HB24-1174 Summary

• Establishes mandatory standards for concealed handgun training classes requiring minimum 8 hours of in-person instruction with live-fire shooting (70% accuracy on 50+ rounds) and written exam (80% passing score).

• Creates "verified instructor" system requiring sheriffs to verify firearms instructors who hold a valid concealed carry permit and are certified by law enforcement, colleges, nationally recognized organizations, or firearms training schools.

• Reduces valid training certificate timeframe from 10 years to 1 year for initial concealed carry permit applications, and introduces optional shorter "refresher classes" (minimum 2 hours) valid only for permit renewals.

• Adds requirement for all concealed handgun training instruction on law enforcement interaction best practices, extreme risk protection orders, lost/stolen firearm reporting, and secure storage requirements.

• Prohibits online or remote completion of training classes and establishes deceptive trade practice liability for anyone claiming to be a verified instructor without sheriff verification; takes effect July 1, 2025 (certain provisions).