This act makes an exception to certain provisions of the unlawful use of a weapon statute for federal flight deck officers. This act makes state restrictions on the transfer of concealable firearms identical to certain federal restrictions. The penalty for an illegal transfer of concealable firearms is reduced from a Class A misdemeanor to an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $100. The permit requirement for the purchase of a concealable firearm is repealed.

Currently, upon conviction of a felony in violation of the law perpetrated by the use of a firearm, the court may order the confiscation and disposal of such firearm. Under this act, the court may also order the sale or trade of such firearm to a licensed firearm dealer. The proceeds of such sale or trade shall be the property of the police or sheriff's department responsible for the defendant's arrest or the confiscation of the firearms and ammunition.

For purposes of the concealed carry endorsement statute, the requirement of demonstrating knowledge of firearms safety training shall be satisfied with the submission of proof that the applicant currently holds a valid peace officer license, the applicant is currently allowed to carry a firearm as a probation and parole officer, or the applicant is certified as a corrections officer and has passed at least one eight-hour firearms training course.

This act similar to SB 457 (2007), CCS/HCS/SCS/SBs 62 & 41 (2007), HB 180 (2007), HB 396 (2007), HB 615 (2007) & HB 1217 (2007).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE