2013 Senate Bill 343

Revise “gun free zone” CPL exception

Introduced in the Senate

May 1, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to exempt retired federal law enforcement officers who carried a firearm during their employment. This provision prohibits regular 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

May 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.