SF 188 (LSB 1852XS (3) 87)

SENATE FILE 188

BY  EDLER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the possession of pistols and revolvers by persons under fourteen years of age.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 724.22, subsection 5, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows:
   5.  A parent, or guardian, or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older, of a person fourteen years of age but less than below the age of twenty-one may allow the person to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor for any lawful purpose while under the direct supervision of the parent, or guardian, or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older, or while the person receives instruction in the proper use thereof from an instructor twenty-one years of age or older, with the consent of such parent, guardian, or spouse.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   Under this bill, a parent or guardian or spouse who is 21 years of age or older, or another with the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian or spouse who is 21 years of age or older, may allow a person below 21 years of age to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor, while under supervision, which then may be lawfully used. 
   Current law allows a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of age or older, of a person at least 14 years of age but below 21 years of age, to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor, while under supervision, which may lawfully be used. However, current law prohibits a parent or guardian or spouse who is 21 years of age or older from allowing a person under 14 years of age from possessing a pistol or revolver or the ammunition.
   Except for the circumstances under Code section 724.22(4) (security personnel) or this bill, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a pistol or revolver or ammunition for a pistol or revolver to a person below the age of 21 commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class “D” felony for second and subsequent offenses. 
   The bill does not address a rifle or shotgun but current law does allow a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older, or another with the express consent of the minor’s parent or guardian or spouse who is 18 years of age or older may allow a minor to possess a rifle or shotgun or the ammunition therefor which may be lawfully used. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $315 but not more than $1,875. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500.