§ 5-73-202. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Crime of violence” means any of the following crimes or an attempt to commit any of them: (A) Murder; (B) Manslaughter; (C) Kidnapping; (D) Rape; (E) Mayhem; (F) Assault to do great bodily harm; (G) Robbery; (H) Burglary; (I) Housebreaking; (J) Breaking and entering; and (K) Larceny; (2) “Machine […]
§ 5-73-112. Certification by a chief law enforcement officer regarding receipt or manufacture of a firearm
(a) As used in this section: (1) “Certification” means the participation and assent of the chief law enforcement officer or his or her designee necessary under federal law for the approval of an application to transfer or manufacture a firearm; and (2) “Firearm” means the same as defined in § 5845(a) of the National Firearms […]
§ 5-73-203. Uniformity of interpretation
This subchapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
§ 5-73-119. Handguns — Possession by minor or possession on school property
(a) (1) No person in this state under eighteen (18) years of age shall possess a handgun. (2) (A) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (B) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a Class D felony if the person has previously: (i) Been adjudicated delinquent […]
§ 5-73-120. Carrying a weapon
(a) A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he or she possesses a handgun, knife, or club on or about his or her person, in a vehicle occupied by him or her, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the handgun, knife, or club as […]
§ 5-73-122. Carrying a firearm in publicly owned buildings or facilities
(a) (1) Except as provided in § 5-73-322, § 5-73-306(5), § 16-21-147, and this section, it is unlawful for a person other than a law enforcement officer, either on-duty or off-duty, a security guard in the employ of the state or an agency of the state or any city or county, or any state or […]
§ 5-73-124. Tear gas — Pepper spray
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who knowingly carries or has in his or her possession any tear gas or pepper spray in any form, or any person who knowingly carries or has in his or her possession any gun, bomb, grenade, cartridge, or other weapon designed for the discharge […]
§ 5-73-125. Interstate sale and purchase of shotguns, rifles, and ammunition
(a) The sale of shotguns and rifles and ammunition in this state to residents of other states is authorized under regulations issued by the United States Attorney General under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq., as in effect on January 1, 2009. (b) A resident of this state may […]
§ 5-73-126. Booby traps
(a) It is unlawful for any person to install or maintain a booby trap upon his or her own property or any other person’s property. (b) As used in this section, “booby trap” means a device designed to cause death or serious physical injury to a person. (c) Any person who pleads guilty or nolo […]
§ 5-73-103. Possession of firearms by certain persons
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section or unless authorized by and subject to such conditions as prescribed by the Governor, or his or her designee, or the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, or other bureau or office designated by the United States Department of Justice, no person […]