H1021 Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events

↑Expands gun access model confidence 90%

Creates an exception allowing off-duty certified law enforcement officers to carry a concealed weapon or firearm at non-firearms-related athletic events as private citizens (if they meet venue verification rules), so more ability to carry firearms in those locations.

except that this section does not preclude a person who holds an active certification from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1) from carrying a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm when attending such an event as a private citizen, provided that the person complies with any verification requirements imposed by the venue while he or she is attending the athletic event;

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↑Expands gun access model confidence 70%

The bill amends a state statute that sets uniform statewide restrictions on where concealed-carry license holders may bring firearms, including at athletic events; the new exception is a statewide rule that overrides any contrary local or venue policies, so more statewide uniformity preempting local

A license issued under this section does not authorize any person to openly carry a handgun or carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm into: ... 9. Any school, college, or professional athletic event not related to firearms, except that this section does not preclude ...

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