HB 05306 Summary

• Establishes a new pathway for retired peace officers to obtain state pistol and revolver carry permits, requiring retirement in good standing within 30 days prior to application after at least 10 continuous years of service.

• Retired peace officers who meet eligibility criteria receive automatic temporary and state permits without required safety training or the standard application waiting periods applicable to general applicants.

• General permit applicants must complete an approved safety course, submit to criminal history background checks, and wait up to 8 weeks for local authority approval and up to 8 additional weeks for state permit issuance.

• Sets permit fees at $140 for initial state permits (general applicants) and $70 for renewals, with $70 of initial fees retained by local authorities and $70 forwarded to the commissioner.

• Permits remain valid for 90 days after expiration, and the bill allows permit renewal by mail with proof of citizenship, notarized photo, and continued eligibility; effective July 1, 2022.