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IN SB0224

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Crider

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "safety indicator" as any device or coloration on a toy firearm or realistic imitation firearm designed to show it is not a real firearm, including orange coloring on the body or barrel and orange barrel plugs.

  • Makes it a Class C infraction to remove a safety indicator from a toy firearm or realistic imitation firearm and carry it in public without an opaque case or container.

  • Permits realistic imitation firearms at competitions or target ranges on private property not open to the public, or in specifically demarcated areas with clear signage indicating the event's nature.

  • Makes possession of a firearm modified to resemble a toy or replica firearm (by painting in high visibility colors or attaching orange barrel tips) a Class A misdemeanor, excluding firearms with attached hunter orange safety equipment.

  • Elevates the offense to a Level 6 felony if a person knowingly or intentionally possesses a disguised firearm while committing a crime.

Legislative Description

Disguised firearms. Defines "safety indicator" as a device or coloration designed to indicate that a toy firearm or realistic imitation firearm is not a genuine firearm. Makes it a Class C infraction to remove a safety indicator and openly carry a toy firearm or realistic imitation firearm in public. Permits a realistic imitation firearm to be used in a competition under certain conditions. Makes it a Class A misdemeanor to possess a firearm modified to resemble a toy firearm, and increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the person possessed the modified firearm while committing a crime.

Last Action

Senator Arnold added as second author

1/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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