Bill to streamline weapons permits heard in Senate

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A bill to streamline concealed weapon permit requirements in Nevada received strong support Wednesday in a Senate committee. Backers said allowing permit holders to qualify for a type of weapon, as opposed to specific makes and models, would save time and money. SB126 is sponsored by Sens. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, and John Lee, D-North Las Vegas. Under current law, a permit holder must qualify on each individual weapon they want to carry concealed, even if they are similar. The bill would allow qualification for a type of weapon — such as a revolver or semi-automatic. But...