Bill > H5934

This bill modifies Rhode Island's existing weapons laws to explicitly allow individuals who are 18 years of age or older to purchase, possess, and carry stun guns, provided they have a valid license or permit. The bill adds a new definition for "stun gun" as a battery-powered handheld device that transmits an electric charge when activated by a trigger or button. It also introduces specific legal provisions governing stun gun use, including prohibitions on selling stun guns to minors, using a stun gun while committing a crime, or using a stun gun against a police officer. Violations of these new provisions can result in significant penalties, including felony charges with potential imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines up to $10,000. The bill removes previous language that classified stun guns among prohibited weapons and integrates stun guns into existing firearms regulations, effectively legalizing their possession and carry for adults with proper licensing. The new law will take effect immediately upon passage, providing a clear legal framework for stun gun ownership and use in Rhode Island.

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