Changes to Existing Law

Exceptions to prohibition against possession of pistols by minors. The provisions of § 23-7-44 or to are not applicable to a minor and a criminal prosecution for possession of a pistol brought after transfer pursuant to chapter 26-11, do not apply is not applicable to any a minor who has if: (1) The minor had the prior written consent of the minor's parent or guardian to possess such the pistol, and: (1) That the minor was in the presence of the minor's parent or guardian; (2) That theThe minor was on premises owned or leased by the minor or the minor's parent, guardian, or immediate family member; (3) That theThe minor was in the presence of a licensed or accredited gun safety instructor; or (4) That theThe pistol was being used for farming, ranching, hunting, trapping, target shooting, or gun safety instruction. 16