An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.
SB 148 requires applicants for a Pennsylvania concealed firearm license to demonstrate firearm competency through approved training or experience. It directly affects individuals seeking concealed carry permits by adding a new requirement to prove competency before a license can be issued. Key provisions include listing specific acceptable methods (like hunter safety courses, NRA training, or military service) and mandating documentation like certificates or instructor affidavits. The bill amends the application form to include a certification statement about completing such training, which must be submitted with the license application.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vincent Hughes
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Katie Muth
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Collett
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
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