Bill > H5933

This bill modifies Rhode Island's existing weapons laws to explicitly allow individuals who are 18 years of age or older and have a valid license or permit to carry a stun gun, which is defined as a battery-powered handheld device that transmits an electric charge when applied to a person. The bill adds several key provisions regarding stun gun possession and use: adults 18 and over may purchase and possess stun guns, it is illegal to sell stun guns to minors, using a stun gun while committing a crime is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and using a stun gun against a police officer performing their duty is also a felony with similar penalties. The bill removes previous language that prohibited stun guns entirely and integrates stun guns into existing weapon regulations, treating them similarly to other regulated weapons like pistols. The changes aim to provide clearer legal guidelines for stun gun ownership and use while maintaining restrictions to prevent misuse, particularly by minors or against law enforcement.

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