Bill > S147

This bill, titled the Common Sense Concealed Firearms Permit Act of 2013, proposes to establish minimum federal standards for states that permit residents to carry concealed firearms. Specifically, it mandates that any state allowing concealed carry must implement a process for issuing permits to residents and require individuals to obtain such a permit. To be eligible for a permit, applicants must be legal residents of the United States, at least 21 years old, demonstrate a valid reason for needing a concealed firearm permit, and prove they are trustworthy to carry a concealed firearm in public. The bill also requires that local law enforcement agencies be involved in the permit process, either by participating directly or by submitting a report on the applicant's suitability if another agency issues the permits. A "local law enforcement agency" is defined as the law enforcement body for the jurisdiction where the applicant lives. States would have 270 days after the bill's enactment to comply with these requirements.