Abstract: Removes the requirement that the handgun be possessed on the offender's person in order
for the crime of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile to apply.
Present law prohibits any person who has not attained the age of 18 years from knowingly possessing
any handgun on his person.
Present law provides certain criminal penalties and exceptions to the offense.
Proposed law amends present law to remove the requirement that the handgun be possessed on the
offender's person in order for the offense to apply.
Proposed law otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 14:95.8(A))