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HB 1069  Effective September 1, 2021                                 

Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Requires the department establish minimum standards for a training course for first responders who hold an LTC.  The course must be administered by a qualified LTC handgun instructor and must include not more than 40 hours of classroom instruction in self-defense, de-escalation techniques, tactical thinking and shooting, among other items.  Requires an annual continuing education course of not more than 10 hours. A qualified handgun instructor may not offer the training course before January 1, 2022