Democrats push to require firearm training for concealed carriers
Proponents say it would enhance safety and reduce accidents; opponents believe it could impede their right to self-defense
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Last updated 1/21/2020 at 7:18pm
OLYMPIA -- A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants to complete a safety course.
Senate Bill 6294 would require conceal-carry permit holders to complete eight hours of training that would include safe handling and storage of firearms, state laws regarding the use of deadly force, conflict resolution, suicide prevention, and live-fire shooting exercises. Presently, conceal-carry permits are valid for five years and require only a criminal background check by local law enforcement and for the applicant to be over the age of 21.
Under the proposed law,...
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