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IN SB0125
Bill
AI Summary
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Knowingly or intentionally openly carrying a "prohibited weapon" in a public place would be a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to a Level 6 felony for repeat offenders
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"Prohibited weapons" are defined as semiautomatic, centerfire rifles with a magazine capability and at least one feature: pistol grip below action, thumb hole stock, folding/telescoping stock, bayonet/launcher mount, flash suppressor, or forward pistol grip
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Exceptions include law enforcement on duty, active duty military, persons on their own property, and those with property owner consent
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Additional exceptions cover transporting unloaded weapons secured in cases in vehicles, use at shooting ranges, firearms instruction, legal hunting, and commercial/professional activities
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The weapon being inoperable or unloaded is not a valid defense; effective date July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Open carry of rifles. Defines "prohibited weapon" as a semiautomatic, centerfire rifle with an internal magazine or the capability to accept a detachable magazine and at least one of the following characteristics: (1) A pistol grip that protrudes beneath the action of the weapon. (2) A thumb hole stock. (3) A folding or telescoping stock. (4) A mount or lug capable of accepting or affixing a bayonet, flare launcher, or grenade launcher. (5) A flash suppressor. (6) A forward pistol grip. Defines "openly carries" as the carrying of a firearm in a manner that displays or presents any part of a firearm to the plain view of passersby from more than one angle. Provides that a person who: (1) knowingly; or (2) intentionally; openly carries a prohibited weapon in a public place commits carrying a prohibited firearm, a Class A misdemeanor. Specifies certain exceptions. Defines certain terms.
Last Action
Senator Stoops added as coauthor
1/31/2019