Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends training requirements for concealed carry licenses in California.

Highlights:

• Repeals previous language concerning concealed carry training courses licensing procedures (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the department to create a standardized test, as specified, and to make that test available on a web portal (Sec. 1). 

• Requires an applicant to submit proof of passing that examination as part of an application to carry a concealed firearm (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the department to charge a reasonable fee for taking the standardized test, and require that fee to be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the service, maintenance, and administration of the web portal for the test (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the department to develop, evaluate, update, maintain, and publish ethical and professional standards for concealed carry instructors to maintain their certification with the department (Sec. 1). 

• Requires those instructors, for each applicant who receives a certificate of completion for any class taken by the certified instructor, to provide a sworn statement verifying that the applicant has successfully met the curriculum requirements, and would make any instructor who knowingly or willingly makes a false sworn statement punishable by an infraction (Sec. 1). 

• Requires those instructors and issuing authorities for licenses to carry a concealed firearm to keep specified records for a minimum of 5 years (Sec. 1). 

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