Bill > HB467

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws regarding firearms and other dangerous articles. The key provisions include: 1. Adding definitions for a "firearm eligibility license" and "qualified firearm instructor" to the existing law. 2. Requiring a person to possess a valid firearm eligibility license in order to purchase, possess, control, or use a firearm, with some exceptions. 3. Establishing an application process, fees, training requirements, and issuance procedures for the new firearm eligibility license. 4. Requiring the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct background checks on firearm eligibility license applicants. 5. Allowing for the revocation of a firearm eligibility license under certain circumstances. 6. Updating the requirements and procedures for obtaining a license to carry a firearm, including the need to hold a valid firearm eligibility license. 7. Modifying the records and information required for firearm sales and transfers to include the purchaser's firearm eligibility license number. Overall, this bill aims to create a new licensing system for firearm ownership and possession in Pennsylvania, with the goal of enhancing public safety and regulating the acquisition and use of firearms.