BILL ANALYSIS
AB 719
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 719 (Briggs)
As Amended January 14, 2000
Majority vote
PUBLIC SAFETY 7-0
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|Ayes:|Honda, Cunneen, Battin, | | |
| |Keeley, Dickerson, | | |
| |Romero, Washington | | |
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SUMMARY : Deletes training requirements for persons certified as
firearms trainers at the time of applying to renew a license to
carry a concealed weapon.
EXISTING LAW provides that:
1)A county sheriff and police chief may issue a license to carry
a concealed weapon to a resident or person who spends a
substantial period of time at his or her place of employment
in the particular jurisdiction if he or she has:
a) Good moral character;
b) Completed a course of firearm training; and,
c) Demonstrated good cause for the issuance of the license.
2)A new license applicant must show completion of an approved
training course that includes instruction on firearm safety
and the law regarding the permissible use of a firearm.
3)A training course may not exceed 16 hours. However, the
licensing authority may require a community college course
certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training up to a maximum of 24 hours, but only if required
uniformly of all license applicants without exception.
4)A concealed weapon license is valid for up to two years, three
years for judicial officers, or four years in the case of a
reserve or auxiliary peace officer.
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5)A license may include any reasonable restrictions or
conditions that the issuing authority deems warranted,
including restrictions as to the time, place, manner, and
circumstances under which the person may carry a firearm
capable of being concealed upon the person.
6)License renewal applicants must show completion of an approved
training course of not less than four hours that includes
instruction on firearm safety and the law regarding the
permissible use of a firearm.
7)A person may lawfully possess a loaded firearm in his or her
place of business or residence.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
COMMENTS : According to the author, "Since AB 2022 passed last
year, all concealed weapon permit holders will have taken a
course by year's end. There is no reason to require persons
certified as firearms trainers to take such courses at the time
they seek to renew their license to carry a concealed weapon."
Analysis Prepared by : Bruce Chan / PUB. S. / (916) 319-3744
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