Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval
What this bill does
Authorizing a person to apply for preliminary approval of a handgun permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun without completing a certified firearms training course; requiring the Secretary of State Police to investigate an application for a handgun permit; requiring the Secretary to issue preliminary approval if the applicant meets certain requirements except the certified firearms training course; requiring an applicant to satisfy the firearms training requirement within 120 days after receipt of preliminary approval; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (8)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | JOSSELYN, J0HN | 2A MARYLAND | Position only |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | MSI | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilkerson, alicelobbyist | Marylanders to prevent gun violence | Oral |
| FAV | Weber, David | NRA | Position only |
| FAV | Miller, Jeff | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Novotny, Art | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Novotny, Katie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hough, Senator Houghlegislator | Individual | Position only |