Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Criminal Offenses
4. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare
5. Weapons
6. Possession and Use Generally
7. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor

1. (a) A person commits the offense of furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor if he or she sells, barters, leases, gives, rents, or otherwise furnishes a firearm or other deadly weapon to a minor without the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for general supervision of the minor's welfare.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.

   2. (2) However, furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class B felony if the deadly weapon is:

      1. (A) A handgun;

      2. (B) An explosive or incendiary device, as defined in § 5-71-301;

      3. (C) Metal knuckles;

      4. (D) A defaced firearm, as described in § 5-73-107; or

      5. (E) Another implement for the infliction of serious physical injury or death that serves no lawful purpose.

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