2013 Senate Bill 572

Allow CPL holders to carry tasers in “gun free zone”

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-35)

To revise the concealed pistol permit law to allow permit holders to carry tasers or other “electromuscular disruption devices” in so-called “gun free zones.” This zone provision prohibits citizens who have received a permit after meeting the background check and training requirements, from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, large entertainment facilities and courts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.