Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act of 1997

Summary

Concealed Weapons Prohibition Act of 1997 - Prohibits a person from carrying a handgun on his or her person in public. Sets forth exceptions where a person is authorized to carry a handgun: (1) under Federal law; (2) under a State law that grants an exemption based on an individualized determination and a review of credible evidence that the person should be allowed to carry a handgun because of compelling circumstances; or (3) under a State law that provides an exemption for any person who is a law enforcement or retired law enforcement official, a duly authorized private security officer, a person whose employment involves the transport of substantial amounts of cash or other valuables, or anyone the Attorney General determines should be allowed to carry a handgun because of compelling circumstances warranting an exception, pursuant to regulations that the Attorney General may promulgate.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 May 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 May 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 May 1997

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