Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Reckless Bullet Prevention Act," which creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place where other people are or may be present; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense; requires handgun safety courses for enhanced handgun carry permits to instruct on the offen...
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Summary
The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to fire a gun into the air, ground, water, or an object when others may be present. It lists exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, wildlife officials, shooting ranges, and self‑defense against animal attacks. Beginning July 1 2026, all state‑approved handgun safety courses must include instruction on this new rule.
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