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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Stun Gun Bill Heard in Committee


A hearing was held last week in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the stun gun bill. The bill is SB61 sponsored by Senator Yvonne Wilson. The bill requires a permit to purchase a stun gun or taser. The permit is the same permit required to purchase a concealable firearm. The permit would be obtained by application to the sheriff in your county of residency. The qualifications of the permit are:

1)At least 21 years old and resident of the state for 6 months.
2) Has not pled guilty to or been convicted of a felony of any state or of the United States other than a crime classified as a misdemeanor under the laws of any state and punishable by a term of imprisonment of two years or less that does not involve an explosive weapon, firearm, firearm silencer, stun gun or taser, or gas gun;
3) Is not a fugitive or charged with any felony or misdemeanor involving an explosive weapon, firearm, firearm silencer, stun gun or taser, or gas gun.
4) Has not been dishonorably discharged from the armed services.
5) Is not known to be habitually intoxicated or in a drugged condition.
6) Has not been adjudged mentally incompetent or been committed to a mental health facility.

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