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HB 917

Enhanced Firearms Training Facilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Taylor Yarkosky

Florida bill establishing enhanced training standards for shooting ranges and firearm instruction facilities; died in subcommittee after referral.

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 917

Legislative bill overview

HB 917 would have established enhanced requirements and standards for firearms training facilities in Florida, likely including regulatory frameworks, safety protocols, or certification standards for shooting ranges and firearm instruction centers. The bill was referred to both Criminal Justice and Agriculture & Natural Resources committees before dying in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee in June 2025.

Why is this important

Firearms training facility regulation affects public safety, instructor accountability, and access to lawful firearm use. Standards for facilities could impact everything from range safety protocols to instructor qualifications, with implications for both recreational shooters and law enforcement training operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. safety: Whether enhanced standards improve public safety or create unnecessary compliance costs that could reduce facility accessibility
  • Scope of facilities covered: Disagreement over which types of ranges and training operations should be regulated (commercial, private, law enforcement, agricultural)
  • Certification and licensing requirements: Questions about who sets standards, how stringent they should be, and whether existing facilities would face retrofitting costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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