This bill establishes the crime of possession of a stolen firearm, removing the previous inclusion of stolen ammunition from the statute. Under the new law, a person who knowingly receives, possesses, conceals, stores, barters, sells, or disposes of a stolen firearm will be subject to a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years. Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language in Sections 41-5-206 and 45-8-405 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate this new offense.

Furthermore, the bill adds possession of a stolen firearm to the list of offenses that can contribute to a "pattern of criminal street gang activity." This inclusion aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding gang-related crimes and enhance law enforcement's ability to address such activities. Overall, the bill seeks to address the issue of stolen firearms and their connection to criminal behavior while updating relevant legal provisions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(1): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(10): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(2): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(3): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(4): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(5): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(6): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(7): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(8): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1(9): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_1: 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(1): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(10): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(11): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(2): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(3): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(4): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(5): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(6): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(7): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(8): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2(9): 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_2: 41-5-206, 45-8-405
HB0493_X(1): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(2): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(3): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(4): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(5): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(6): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(7): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(8): 45-8-405
HB0493_X(9): 45-8-405
HB0493_X: 45-8-405