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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | February 8, 2013 02:57 PM |
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| From: | Senator Kim L. Ward |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Memo #23: Gun Permit Renewals |
I plan to introduce legislation that would remove the non-family member reference requirement on the application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms renewal form. Current law requires the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to issue a standard, uniform application form for a license to carry a firearm permit. PSP has developed a single form which is used for both initial and renewal applicants. Among the criteria included on the form is a section which requires the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two character references who are not family members. It is my understanding that this non-family member reference requirement can be a burdensome and unnecessary hurdle to permit renewal, particularly for older Pennsylvanians. The bill thus amends 18 Pa.C.S. §6109 (relating to licenses) by directing PSP to develop a renewal form which is substantively similar to the initial application form for a license to carry firearms, but would remove the reference requirement. If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 717-787-6063. |
Introduced as SB584