Improperly furnishing firearms to a minor ORC § 2923.21
Defined Generally:
- Selling or furnishing,
- A firearm to a person under the age of 18, or
- Selling a handgun to a person under the age of 21, unless
- The person is older than 18 and either a police officer or an active military personnel or is using the weapon for lawful hunting purposes.
Potential Penalties:
A violation of this Ohio law is generally considered a felony of the fifth degree and as such, is punishable by up to 12 months in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.
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