Bill > SB1307

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further define "assault weapon" and expand restrictions on the possession of firearms and assault weapons by minors. Key provisions include: - Defining "assault weapon" as certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns with specific characteristics, such as the ability to accept a detachable magazine or having a folding or telescoping stock. - Prohibiting individuals under 21 years old from possessing or transporting assault weapons, with exceptions for members of the armed services, authorized weapon-carrying officers, and peace officers. - Maintaining the existing prohibition on individuals under 18 years old possessing or transporting firearms, with exceptions for supervised activities like target shooting or lawful hunting. - Increasing the penalty to a felony of the third degree for an adult knowingly providing a firearm or assault weapon to a minor in violation of the law. - Requiring the forfeiture of any firearm or assault weapon possessed by a minor in violation of the law. The bill makes these changes to the laws governing firearms and other dangerous articles in Pennsylvania.