This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by modifying section 43510. It stipulates that individuals are prohibited from carrying or transporting firearms, slingshots, bows and arrows, crossbows, or traps in areas frequented by wild animals unless they possess the required license. The bill clarifies that this regulation does not apply to individuals transporting or carrying a loaded pistol, whether concealed or not, provided they have the appropriate license or are authorized to carry without a license under specific circumstances.

Additionally, the bill removes certain language that previously outlined conditions under which individuals could carry a concealed pistol, streamlining the legal text. It emphasizes that while individuals may carry a loaded pistol, they are still restricted from taking or attempting to take wild animals unless permitted by law. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 406 from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.43510