SB 0059 Summary

• Transfers concealed pistol licensing authority from county concealed weapon licensing boards to county sheriffs effective May 1, 2013, with sheriffs assuming all licensing duties and responsibilities.

• Establishes a $105 application and licensing fee split between counties ($41 to concealed pistol licensing fund) and state ($64 to Department of State Police for fingerprint processing).

• Requires applicants to complete 8+ hours of firearms safety training including classroom instruction and range time (minimum 30 rounds; 98 rounds for certificates issued after May 1, 2013).

• Creates prohibitions on carrying concealed pistols in schools, child care facilities, sports arenas, bars/taverns, places of worship, entertainment venues with 2,500+ capacity, hospitals, and college/university dormitories unless exemption is granted.

• Establishes concealed pistol licensing fund in each county for administrative costs and authorizes licensing authorities to suspend or revoke licenses for violations, with appeal rights to circuit court.