Bill: Tax Collectors Could Accept Concealed Weapons Applications

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Bill: Tax Collectors Could Accept Concealed Weapons Applications

December 21, 2013

Two Republican lawmakers moved forward this week with a proposal that would allow county tax collectors to accept applications for concealed-weapon or firearms licenses. Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, filed a bill (SB 544) that would make the change, and Rep. James Grant, R-Tampa, also backs the idea in the House.

A news release said the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services currently accepts the applications at eight regional locations, but the bill would address increasing demands.

“(Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam) and his staff are already doing a great job handling a substantial demand from Floridians,” Simpson said in the news release. “With this bill, we empower the commissioner to bring even more convenience and efficiency to the licensing process.” The proposal will be considered during the spring legislative session and, if approved, would take effect July 1.

by The News Service of Florida

 

[Gravity3694]

If they streamline it to the point that you can walk in and walk out with permit in hand that would be great.

 

[FrankT]

It is almost like that already, pretty lame requirements in FL, got mine in a week after 30 min of a process. That is why there are more permit holders in FL than any other State.

 

[Xenol]

If you lived in mobile... You walk in and 10 min later you walk out with a permit.

 

[FrankT]

Now that is really scary!

 

[Snow Bird]

Not if you pass the background check.

 

[FrankT]

LOL background check....LOL

 

[Snow Bird]

You mean they don't do one. Hell they check for warrents when you get a stopped on the highway.Fed takes 45 seconds at wall mart.

 

[Stanley13]

Yea in and out in AL in under 15 mins with a hard copy. Plus u can now sign up for up to 5 years at atime...