HB 5443 Summary

• Replaces terminology of "person" with "individual" throughout pistol licensing statute to clarify applicability to natural persons only.

• Adds new qualification requirement prohibiting pistol licenses for individuals listed on the consolidated terrorist watch list maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Screening Center.

• Exempts individuals licensed under section 5b concealed pistol licenses and federally licensed firearms dealers from the standard pistol licensing requirement, but excludes those on the terrorist watch list from this exemption.

• Requires federally licensed firearms dealers and concealed pistol licensees to complete a sales record form in triplicate when purchasing pistols, with one copy forwarded to local law enforcement within 10 days.

• Maintains existing licensing procedures for standard pistol purchasers, including the 30-day license validity period and requirement to return a copy to the licensing authority within 10 days of purchase.