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House adopts second substitute on concealed-carry permits to set instructor standards, passes measure
Summary
Lawmakers adopted a second substitute for HB 372 adding minimum certification and continuing-education requirements for Utah concealed-firearm instructors before approving the bill; final vote was 66-4 and the bill moves to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 22 adopted a second substitute for House Bill 372 that retained the sponsors provisions on out-of-state application fees and added statutory minimum standards for concealed-firearm instructors.
Representative Gary F. Cox, sponsor of the underlying bill, said the measure addresses higher processing costs for out-of-state concealed-carry applicants and recommends the state not subsidize permit processing for nonresidents. Representative Anne Garn moved to delete and replace with a second substitute that establishes instructor certification criteria, including a minimum 40-hour instructor training curriculum and at least eight hours of continuing instruction for renewal.
Supporters said the substitute adds needed uniformity to training and recordkeeping and allows the division to deny, suspend or revoke certifications for cause. Opponents warned against using the substitute as a vehicle to kill the original permit-related changes, and several members said the minimum standards were necessary to ensure consistent instruction across the state. Representative Brown urged support of the substitute as good public policy to ensure uniform instruction and safety.
The House adopted the second substitute and passed the bill 66 to 4. The measure will be transmitted to the Senate for further action.
