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Senate approves third substitute for weapons bill after debate clarifying 'threatening manner'
Summary
The Senate advanced third substitute House Bill 78, revising weapons statutes to clarify when possession or display of a firearm constitutes a 'threatening manner' and how deadly-force provisions interact with other offenses; the sponsor said the change provides predictability for lawful carriers.
Senate members advanced the third substitute of House Bill 78 after floor debate focused on the statutory definition of "threatening manner" and how that interplay affects prosecution for unlawful use of a weapon versus justified force under the deadly-force statute.
Senator Valentine, presenting the third substitute,…
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