S.F. 319 Section 1. Section 724.22, subsection 5, Code 2015, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 5. A parent or guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of 3 age or older, of a person fourteen years of age but less than 4 below the age of twenty-one may allow the person to possess a 5 pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor for any lawful 6 purpose while under the direct supervision of the parent or 7 guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older, or 8 while the person receives instruction in the proper use thereof 9 from an instructor twenty-one years of age or older, with the 10 consent of such parent, guardian or spouse. 11 EXPLANATION 12 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 13 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 14 This bill relates to the possession of a pistol, revolver, or 15 ammunition by a person under 14 years of age. 16 Under the bill, a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years 17 of age or older, or another with the express consent of the 18 minor’s parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of age or 19 older, may allow a minor to possess a pistol or revolver or the 20 ammunition therefor, which then may be lawfully used. Current 21 law prohibits a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of 22 age or older from allowing a minor under 14 years of age from 23 possessing a pistol, revolver, or the ammunition. 24 Except for the circumstances under Code section 724.22(4) 25 (security personnel) or (5), a person who sells, loans, gives, 26 or makes available a pistol or revolver or ammunition for a 27 pistol or revolver to a person below the age of 21 commits a 28 serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class “D” felony 29 for second and subsequent offenses. 30 An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for 31 no more than two years and a fine of at least $625 but not more 32 than $6,250. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement 33 for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not 34 more than $7,500. 35 -1- LSB 1157XS (2) 86 jm/rj 1/ 1