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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 1272
BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNS
WEAPONS/HANDGUNS: Authorizes the use of fixed-case marking projectiles for
handgun competency training
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(3), relative to concealed handgun permits; to authorize the use2
of fixed-case marking projectiles for handgun competency training; and to provide3
for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(3) is hereby enacted to read as follows: 6
ยง1379.3. Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures;7
definitions8
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D. 10
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(3) Any live range fire training required to demonstrate competency as12
authorized by the provisions of this Subsection may use common ammunition or13
fixed-case marking projectiles capable of being fired from a handgun.14
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HB NO. 1272
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Henry Burns HB No. 1272
Abstract: Authorizes the use of fixed-case marking projectiles for handgun competency
training.
Present law provides for the issuance of concealed handgun permits.
Present law requires that applicants for concealed handgun permits demonstrate competency
in the use of a handgun by taking approved courses.
Proposed law retains the provisions of present law and further provides that any live range
fire training required to demonstrate competency may use common ammunition or fixed-
case marking projectiles capable of being fired from a handgun.
(Adds R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(3))