134-26

Carrying or possessing a loaded firearm on a public highway; penalty

[§134-26] Carrying or possessing a loaded firearm on a public highway; penalty. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person on any public highway to carry on the person, or to have in the person’s possession, or to carry in a vehicle any firearm loaded with ammunition; provided that this section shall not apply to any person who has in the person’s possession or carries a pistol or revolver in accordance with a license issued as provided in section 134-9.

(b) Any vehicle used in the commission of an offense under this section shall be forfeited to the State, subject to the notice and hearing requirements of chapter 712A.

© Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a class B felony. [L 2006, c 66, pt of §1]

Case Notes

Discussed: 911 F. Supp. 2d 972 (2012).