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DE HB391

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Spiegelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 7, section 704(g) to modify allowable handgun calibers for deer hunting
  • Replaces specific list of calibers (.357 magnum, .41 caliber, .41 magnum, .44 caliber, .44 magnum, .45 caliber, .454 caliber, .480 caliber, .50 caliber) with a range of .357 magnum or a minimum .41 caliber to a maximum .50 caliber
  • Maintains existing conditions: revolvers and single-shot pistols with barrel length of 5.75 to 12.5 inches, openly carried, used during a separate 7-day season beginning the first Saturday in January or in place of shotguns during shotgun season
  • Applies to privately owned lands south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and designated state-owned lands

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Certain Use Of A Handgun.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (NATURAL RESOURCES) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

6/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/10/2014

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