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[GUN] Florida CCW
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New Texas Laws
Not Florida CCW, but some new laws regarding military members and CHLs in Texas that just came into effect on September 1st.
Texas Gun Law Update 2005
Half-price sale for CHLs for the military, and eligible at age 18 not 21.
HB 322 -- Amends Government Code 411.172, 411.174(a) and 411.184(a)
Reduces all fees (taxation) for a CHL by 50%, for the armed forces, reserves, national guard and state guard, but not for veterans as originally planned (the state Senate removed them). Also reduces the age from 21 to 18 at which members of those groups, including veterans but not the state guard, can get a CHL. Such applicants must be honorably discharged if they are out of service, and must meet the standard eligibility requirements. They must also provide a pair of color profile passport photos when applying. [The fee is now $70 instead of $140 for military]
No CHL shooting test for qualified military personnel
HB 685 -- Adds Government Code 411.1881
Exempts all military personnel and veterans from taking the shooting test of the CHL program if they have been weapons certified by the military in the past five years. DPS must implement procedures to accept and use such certifications.
CHL now good for five years instead of four, non-residents welcome to apply.
HB 225 -- Amends Government Code 411.173(a), 411.173(b) and 411.183(b)
Extends the renewal period for a concealed handgun license from four to five years with no increase in cost. Allows residents of any other state to apply for a Texas CHL (used to be limited to only those states that didn't issue their own permits). Allows such licenses to expire and be renewed the same as resident licenses. A background check is defined as a search of NCIC and III databases (National Crime Information Center and Interstate Identification Index, both run by the FBI).
Too bad the first one came into effect a month before I turn 21...
Not Florida CCW, but some new laws regarding military members and CHLs in Texas that just came into effect on September 1st.
Texas Gun Law Update 2005
Half-price sale for CHLs for the military, and eligible at age 18 not 21.
HB 322 -- Amends Government Code 411.172, 411.174(a) and 411.184(a)
Reduces all fees (taxation) for a CHL by 50%, for the armed forces, reserves, national guard and state guard, but not for veterans as originally planned (the state Senate removed them). Also reduces the age from 21 to 18 at which members of those groups, including veterans but not the state guard, can get a CHL. Such applicants must be honorably discharged if they are out of service, and must meet the standard eligibility requirements. They must also provide a pair of color profile passport photos when applying. [The fee is now $70 instead of $140 for military]
No CHL shooting test for qualified military personnel
HB 685 -- Adds Government Code 411.1881
Exempts all military personnel and veterans from taking the shooting test of the CHL program if they have been weapons certified by the military in the past five years. DPS must implement procedures to accept and use such certifications.
CHL now good for five years instead of four, non-residents welcome to apply.
HB 225 -- Amends Government Code 411.173(a), 411.173(b) and 411.183(b)
Extends the renewal period for a concealed handgun license from four to five years with no increase in cost. Allows residents of any other state to apply for a Texas CHL (used to be limited to only those states that didn't issue their own permits). Allows such licenses to expire and be renewed the same as resident licenses. A background check is defined as a search of NCIC and III databases (National Crime Information Center and Interstate Identification Index, both run by the FBI).
Too bad the first one came into effect a month before I turn 21...
The problem with the TX permit is that you have to have the app notarized by a TX notary. So, while I'm a permanent resident of TX, this is a real pain in the @ss being stationed elsewhere. I'd prefer to have a TX permit, but I'll have to wait till I'm there next to do it.
For the record, WA state CCW is very easy to get. Pretty much a background check, fingerprinting and a fee. The law is written so that the authorities have to demonstrate a good reason NOT to issue the CCW. Recip in most western states except OR and CA (of course).
Brett
Brett
