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FL S1580
Bill
AI Summary
- Reduces concealed weapons/firearms license validity period from 7 years to 5 years
- Lowers license fees from $55 to $40 for initial licenses and from $45 to $35 for renewals
- Specifies that military service in the United States Armed Forces satisfies firearm competence requirements for license applicants
- Requires retention of fingerprints in both the statewide automated biometric identification system and federal fingerprint retention system
- Mandates that upon each renewal, licensees provide proof of completion of a state-approved firearms training or safety course at least 8 hours in length completed within 6 months before expiration, including instruction on state law, handgun safety, storage practices, and live fire demonstration
- Allows department to provide license expiration notices electronically or in writing instead of only by mail
- Requires firearms training instructors to maintain records documenting student competency and live fire requirements
Legislative Description
Licenses to Carry Concealed Weapons or Firearms
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2021
Full Bill Text
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