Definitely a step back!
This bill relates to the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit to carry weapons and a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers. Current law provides that the issuing officer (county sheriff or commissioner of public safety) shall issue a permit to carry weapons to an applicant unless the applicant does not meet certain requirements of Code chapter 724 (weapons). The bill allows the issuing officer to deny the issuance of 35 -4- LSB 1452YH (2) 88 mo/rh 4/ 6