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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB292

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence.

Subject: Crimes and Offenses Generally: Handguns

Description: Concealed handgun permits; demonstration of competence. Removes the requirement that concealed handgun permit applicants demonstrate competence with a handgun by completing an in-person course and adds the option for applicants to demonstrate competence by completing an electronic, video, or online course conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor.

Session: 2022 Regular Session

Last Action: Left in Rules

Last Action Date: February 15, 2022

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Nicholas Freitas (R); Terry Austin (R); Wendell Walker (R);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 3% (3 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 15, 2022 Left in Rules
House Jan 11, 2022 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102063D
House Jan 11, 2022 Referred to Committee on Rules
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Jan 11, 2022 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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