Section 23-7-45 - Possession of pistols by minors-Exceptions to prohibitionsThe provisions of § 23-7-44 are not applicable to a minor and a criminal prosecution for possession of a pistol brought after transfer pursuant to chapter 26-11 is not applicable to a minor if the minor had the prior written consent of the minor's parent or guardian to possess the pistol, and:
(1) The minor was on premises owned or leased by the minor or the minor's parent, guardian, or immediate family member;(2) The minor was in the presence of a licensed or accredited gun safety instructor; or(3) The pistol was being used for farming, ranching, hunting, trapping, target shooting, or gun safety instruction.SL 1994, ch 172, § 2; SL 2020, ch 93, § 1.Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 93,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2020.