Kelly Anthon — Representative Haas seeks clarification on how the current concealed carry training law operates, specifically whether an attorney must be present for training unless the instructor is an active or retired law enforcement officer, and whether the bill would eliminate that attorney requirement.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie is repeatedly addressed as the chair during a continuous stretch of committee proceedings, including the vote transition to the next bill, opening questions from Representative Shepard, and witness testimony with procedural remarks.
Treg Bernt — Representative Bingham asks how the bill would affect current concealed carry laws, and later testimony references his point while discussing the same issue.
Avine Klein — Avine Klein, the NRA state director from Boise, testifies in support of House Bill 573. She explains that the bill does not change constitutional carry laws and is intended for people seeking an enhanced concealed carry license. She also says the bill would broaden who can teach the required course—adding law enforcement, retired law enforcement, and attorneys—which would increase access and help lower costs.
Dale Hawkins — Dale Hawkins testifies in support of House Bill 573, explaining that he is an NRA instructor and describing the training course structure, including the legal education required in an eight-hour class. He says constitutional carry has sharply reduced demand for training, making classes smaller and more expensive because attorney-related fees are still included. Hawkins argues the bill would reduce those costs by allowing more NRA-certified instructors with sufficient experience to teach the course, thereby expanding the pool of eligible instructors.
Brandon Shippy — The discussion moves from a light joke about education being in good hands with Clay Handy into a substantive exchange about the bill’s instructor requirements. Representative Hawkins explains the current options for who can teach the course and clarifies that the bill would add another category: NRA-certified instructors with eight or more years of experience would also be eligible to teach this portion.
Representative Hawkins — Explains that the bill adds NRA-certified instructors with eight or more years of experience as an additional option to teach the course.
Audience/public testimony — The chair asks whether anyone in the audience wants to testify; none come forward.
Ben Adams — Representative Manwaring is identified as the sponsor/presenter of House Bill 510; the expected member list does not include Manwaring, so he is left as a non-listed legislator.
Dustin Manwaring — Introduces himself as State Representative from District 29 and begins presenting House Bill 510.
James Ruchti — Representative Manwaring was referenced as having briefed RS 33245, and during the discussion he indicated he was fine with the committee’s proposed change, saying he was good with it if the committee wanted to proceed.
Brandon Mitchell — Presented the bill and explained its purpose.
Mark Harris — The speaker references support for the legislation and discusses courthouse security and costs.
Mark Harris — The chair is referenced as asking for further questions.
Mark Harris — During a brief committee exchange on legislative motions, Representative Scott is addressed and then moves to hold House Bill 510 in committee. The discussion continues immediately with Representative Crane’s motion regarding RS 33245 and a chair clarification about how the motion must be framed, followed by Representative Mickelson’s substitute motion to change every 15 working days to 10, with Crane referenced as the sponsor of the original motion.
Kelly Anthon — Representative Haas says he will vote to print the bill and looks forward to learning more at the print hearing, but he also raises concerns about the cost and logistics.