House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Changes the long title.

Makes conforming changes to the title of GS 74C-12 to make technical changes to subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(9).

Makes clarifying changes to subdivision (a)(2) in proposed GS 74C-13.1 (Firearms training exemptions). Modifies subdivision (a)(4) to exempt from the firearms training requirements of GS 74C-13(b) proprietary employees providing security duties at a nuclear power plant who have been trained and qualified pursuant to federal regulation (previously, exempted employees of a nuclear power plant that are required to comply with a specifically cited federal regulation). Modifies subsection (b) to specifically reference the Retired Law Enforcement Officer Qualification Certification (previously, referenced as the card) issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division authorizing concealed carry under the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (PL 108-277) as amended, as a type of documentation that must be provided to the Board by an applicant claiming an exemption under subsection (a) if applicable.

Makes technical and clarifying changes to the proposed changes in GS 74C-23(4), concerning information that must be provided to the Director of the Board in the event of an acquisition or change of ownership or control of a licensed firm, association, or corporation.