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2005 SESSION

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HB 1915 Weapons; change of definition relating to certain firearms prohibited in public.

Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Carrying certain loaded weapons in public.  Rewrites the prohibition against carrying certain loaded semi-automatic rifles or pistols and shotguns in public in certain localities to delete the definition of "firearm" and replace it with the existing substance of the definition.  The bill also clarifies that the prohibition does not apply to a person who has a valid concealed handgun permit.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Carrying loaded weapons in public.  Rewrites the provision relating to carrying certain loaded firearms in public to delete the definition of "firearm" and replace it with the existing substance of the definition to prohibit carrying loaded semi-automatic weapons and shotguns in public.