Thursday, April 17, 2008

Hurst proposes bill that could prohibit people under 18, convicted felons from possessing stun guns

04-17-2008
Rep. Steve Hurst, D-Munford, is sponsoring a bill that would prohibit people under age 18 and convicted felons from possessing a stun gun like the one above. Photo: Nick Cenegy/The Anniston Star

MONTGOMERY — People under 18 and convicted felons might one day get a shock if they are caught with a stun gun.

A bill that would prohibit them from possessing such a conductive energy device cleared Alabama's House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, and is on its way to being considered by the full House this session.

If the bill becomes law, a violation would be a Class C misdemeanor, and using it against a law enforcement officer a Class B felony.

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