Rhonda Fields Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Title: Increases Legal Age to Buy Firearms to 21
Vote to pass a bill that increases the legal age to buy, own, or transfer any kind of firearm to 21 years old.
Increases the legal age requirement to possess or purchase a firearm from 18 to 21 years of age (Sec. 2).
Specifies penalties for individuals found to have intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly provide, sell, transfer, or otherwise allow a minor under the age of 21 to possess a firearm as a class 2 misdemeanor for first offense, and a class 5 felony for all subsequent offenses (Sec. 4).
Exempts the following individuals from the aforementioned age requirements for firearm possession, including, but not limited to (Sec. 4):
Active members of the military;
Active law enforcement officers;
Individuals who are attending firearm education training courses;
Individuals hunting or trapping with a valid license accompanied by a mentor;
Individuals given permission by their parent or legal guardian.
Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 13).
Title: Increases Legal Age to Buy Firearms to 21