CONCEALED GUN PERMIT/CLARIFY DISCHARGE. (NEW)

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 22 (Public) Filed Thursday, January 26, 2023
AN ACT TO LIMIT THE CONDITIONS OF DISCHARGE FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT MAY BE USED BY A SHERIFF TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT.
Intro. by Crutchfield.

Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Sep 12 2023)
H 22

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Sep 12 2023 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 14-415.12(b)(7) to change the requirement for denial of a concealed handgun permit from discharge from the US Armed Forces under conditions other than honorable, to under conditions other than honorable with a discharge classified as a bad conduct discharge, a dishonorable discharge, a dismissal, or a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Adds that an application will not be denied for an entry level separation or a discharge characterized as an honorable or general discharge.

    Changes the act's effective date from when the act becomes law to December 1, 2023, applicable to permit applications submitted on or after that date. Changes the act's short title.


  • Summary date: Jan 26 2023 - View Summary

    Amends GS 14-415.12(b) to revise the mandatory disqualifications set forth for concealed handgun permits. Now requires a sheriff to deny a permit application if the applicant is or has been discharged from the US Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions (was, discharged under conditions other than honorable).