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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 868 Original 2022 Regular Session Miguez
Abstract: Creates the "Louisiana Firearm Safety Awareness Act" and provides for an online
handgun education course.
Proposed law shall be known and cited as the "Louisiana Firearm Safety Awareness Act".
Proposed law provides that the DPS&C, office of state police, shall provide a two-hour online
handgun education course at no cost to La. residents.
Proposed law provides for the purpose of the online education course, and provides that the course
is optional and shall not be a requirement for obtaining a concealed handgun permit under present
law (R.S. 40:1379.3).
Proposed law provides that completion of the online education course shall not grant any person the
right to carry a concealed handgun unless otherwise provided by law.
Proposed law provides that the online handgun education course shall cover all of the following
topics:
(1)Handgun basics and nomenclature.
(2)Firearm-free zones.
(3)Use of deadly force.
(4)Interactions with law enforcement officers.
(5)Conflict resolution.
(6)Accident prevention.
(7)Unauthorized access prevention.
(8)Safe handling of a handgun.
Proposed law provides that state police shall maintain an online database of all licensed handgun and
firearm instructors to allow the public to search for classes. Proposed law provides that the content, structure, accessibility, and all other related matters of the
online handgun education shall be developed and promulgated by the DPS&C, office of state police,
in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Proposed law provides that the DPS&C, office of state police, shall divide the topics provided in
proposed law into eight video segments that shall broadcast for no less than 15 minutes per segment.
(Adds R.S. 40:1379.3.3)