Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the legal age to buy, own, or transfer any kind of firearm to 21 years old.

Highlights:

• 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).

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