2014 House Bill 5450

Revise definition of "firearm" to exclude air rifles and BB guns

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-65)

To revise a detail in the wording of an existing exclusion of air rifles and BB guns from the state law governing the sale, purchase, possession and carrying of firearms. The change is said to allow .177 caliber air rifles and BB guns to be purchased by mail order.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2014

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To revise the state law governing the sale, purchase, possession and carrying of firearms so that it no longer applies to air guns and and BB guns.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 3, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.