Harsher Penalties for Stealing Firearms from Licensed Dealers
This law significantly increases prison sentences for stealing firearms from licensed stores and dealers across the country. The maximum penalty is raised to 20 years, and mandatory minimum sentences are introduced for thefts involving burglary or robbery. These changes aim to enhance public safety by deterring the illegal acquisition of weapons through theft.
Key points
The maximum prison sentence for stealing a firearm from a licensed dealer increases to 20 years.
A mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years is established if the theft occurs during a burglary of the premises.
A mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years is established if the theft occurs during a robbery.
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