House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends proposed GS 74C-13.1 (Firearm training exemptions). Clarifies that subdivision (a)(1) exempts from the firearms training requirements of GS 74C-13(b) persons who have successfully completed the NC Basic Law Enforcement Training course (previously, did not specify course) and have successfully completed the first year of probationary employment. Makes a conforming change to subdivision (b)(1), referencing the NC Basic Law Enforcement Training course certificate included in the documentation that must be provided to the Private Protective Services Board (Board) by an applicant claiming an exemption if applicable. Makes a technical change to subdivision (b)(2) to refer to the NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Commission (previously, NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Division). Amends subdivision (b)(3), providing that a copy of a DD Form 214 (previously, documentation from a DD Form 214) noting a Military Policy or Criminal Investigations Division military occupational specialty must be provided to the Board by an applicant claiming an exemption if applicable.