H.F. 405 Section 1. Section 724.22, Code 2015, is amended by adding 1 the following new subsection: 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 2A. If a person violates subsection 1 or 2 3 by selling, loaning, giving, or making available a weapon or 4 ammunition described in subsection 1 or 2, to a minor, and the 5 minor subsequently commits a public offense with that weapon or 6 ammunition, the person commits a class “D” felony. 7 EXPLANATION 8 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 9 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 10 This bill relates to providing weapons or ammunition to 11 minors. 12 The bill provides that a person who violates Code section 13 724.22(1) or (2) by selling, loaning, giving, or making 14 available a weapon (rifle, shotgun, pistol, or revolver) or 15 ammunition as described in Code section 724.22(1) or (2), to 16 a minor, and the minor subsequently commits a public offense 17 with that weapon or ammunition, the person commits a class “D” 18 felony. Under current law, if a person sells, loans, gives, 19 or makes available a weapon or ammunition described in Code 20 section 724.22(1) or (2), to a minor, the person commits a 21 serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class “D” felony 22 for any second and subsequent offense. 23 A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more 24 than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than 25 $7,500. 26 -1- LSB 2370HH (3) 86 jm/rj 1/ 1