Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors.

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  6. Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors.

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  • (1) A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a handgun.
  • (2) Except as provided by federal law, a minor under 18 years of age may not possess the following:
    • (a) a short barreled rifle or short barreled shotgun; or
    • (b) a fully automatic weapon.
  • (3) Any person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of:
    • (a) a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and
    • (b) a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense.
  • (4) Any person who violates Subsection (2) is guilty of a third degree felony.




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