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HB 0778 - Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Marin, Pedro "Pete" 96th (D)
Last Action: 1/21/2016 - House Second Readers
House Committee: PS&HS
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

            HB 778 seeks to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the O.C.G.A. relating to license carry weapon and temporary renewal permit.

            Subsection (a) is revised through the addition of paragraph (2) which requires an applicant demonstrate completion of a firearms safety training course within 3 years prior to the date of the application for a license. The bill further moves to explain means by which such training can be completed. 

            This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2016. 


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