2017 House Bill 4710

Ban “open carry” in prohibited concealed pistol carry areas

Introduced in the House

June 7, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Ellison (D-26)

To authorize bans on "open carry" (versus concealed carry) of firearms in "gun free zones" specified in the state concealed pistol license law, which include, schools, day care centers, stadiums, arenas, theaters, bars, churches, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, and courts. The bill would leave it up to owners or managers of the facilities whether to allow open carry.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary