§ 5-73-111 — Unlawful procurement of a firearm

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Ammunition" means any cartridge, shell, or projectile designed for use in a firearm; (2) "False information" means information that portrays an unlawful transaction as lawful or a lawful transaction as unlawful; (3) "Licensed dealer" means a person who is licensed under 18 U.S.C. § 923 , as it existed on January 1, 2013, to engage in the business of dealing in firearms; and (4) "Private seller" means a person other than a licensed dealer who sells or offers for sale a firearm or ammunition. (b) A person commits the offense of unlawful procurement of a firearm or ammunition if he or she knowingly: (1) Solicits, persuades, encourages, or entices a licensed dealer or private seller to transfer a firearm or ammunition under unlawful circumstances; or (2) Provides false information to a licensed dealer or private seller with a purpose to deceive the licensed dealer or private seller concerning the lawfulness of a transfer of a firearm or ammunition. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the person is: (1) A law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity; or (2) Acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer. (d) Unlawful procurement of a firearm or ammunition is a Class D felony.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2013, No. 507,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.