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FL H0877
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Melony Bell
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 401.436, F.S., authorizing emergency medical technicians and paramedics employed by state or local government to carry a concealed firearm while performing their duties, notwithstanding existing restrictions under s. 790.06(12)
- Requires first responders to hold a valid concealed weapon license and complete a 144-hour training program, including 12 hours of diversity training and 132 hours of comprehensive firearm safety and proficiency training covering firearms instruction (80 hours), precision pistol (16 hours), discretionary shooting simulators (8 hours), active shooter scenarios (8 hours), defensive tactics (8 hours), and legal issues (12 hours)
- Requires participants to pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed psychologist designated by the Department of Law Enforcement, as well as an initial and subsequent random drug tests
- Training may be conducted by a sheriff's office providing school guardian program training, a municipal law enforcement agency, or a provider approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- All costs of required training and testing must be paid by the first responder's employer, with an effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Concealed Carry of Firearms by First Responders
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee2/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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