New gun bill filed in state House

New legislation dealing with guns and weapons possession was filed in the state House on Monday.

House Bill 492, by Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper, cleans up language from last year's major gun bill, that allowed permit-holders to carry weapons in most public places, including government buildings without active security.

HB 492 would clarify the ban on firearms near polling places. Last year’s bill barred possession of a weapon within 150 feet of a polling place. HB 492 makes clear that ban would only apply when an election is being conducted.

It also defines “Armed forces,” clarifies the process for having a license revoked and makes other minor changes.

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