HB1769
To Amend The Law Concerning A Concealed Carry License For A Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1769 amends Arkansas law regarding concealed carry licenses for retired law enforcement officers and former elected or appointed sheriffs. The bill clarifies that licenses or renewals for these individuals are issued for a five-year period and are subject to the same revocation grounds as standard concealed carry licenses. It mandates that these individuals meet the same general qualifications as other applicants for a concealed carry license. However, the bill provides a specific exemption for former sheriffs and retired law enforcement officers from the standard license application fees and the training requirements otherwise mandated by law. This legislation effectively formalizes and preserves specific privileges regarding the cost and training requirements for retired law enforcement personnel seeking to carry concealed handguns in Arkansas.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are retired law enforcement officers and former elected or appointed sheriffs within the state of Arkansas. These individuals benefit directly by being exempt from paying the standard application fees for a concealed carry license and by being excused from the mandatory training requirements that are typically required for other concealed carry applicants.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary entity negatively impacted is the Division of Arkansas State Police, which will experience a reduction in fee revenue that would otherwise be collected from these applicants. Additionally, those who believe that mandatory training and licensing fees should be applied universally without exemptions may view the policy as a departure from consistent regulatory standards.
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