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Concealed‑carry rule package clears committee with positive recommendation; department clarifies insurance and course options
Summary
The Department of Safety presented concealed‑carry permit rules that allow online training options and set compliance and audit standards for participating schools; the committee approved the rules.
The Department of Safety presented rule language implementing the concealed‑carry permit program. Elizabeth Stroker said the concealed permit differs from the enhanced permit by allowing online courses and different training requirements; the rules largely restate statutory provisions and add auditing and compliance provisions for schools that choose to participate.
Burke Ridley, director of the handgun permit unit, explained the concealed program has no statutory insurance requirement for online courses; when in‑person schools apply to participate and include a range portion, the department requests their insurance information and is notified if their coverage expires or is canceled. Members asked whether in‑person concealed courses always include live‑fire and whether insurance is required—department staff said insurance is not statutorily required for the concealed program, but it is recommended and the department expects notification if coverage is canceled.
The committee voted to recommend the concealed‑carry rule; the clerk reported six ayes in the Senate and the House approved by voice vote. Department staff said the rule clarifies where holders may carry and updates definitions consistent with statute.
