AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A SINGLE-SHOT HANDGUN TO HUNT DEER ON CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY.

HB 5140 would allow hunters to use a single-shot handgun (not a rifle) for deer hunting on specific private properties within this state, rather than requiring a rifle. It requires hunters to hold a special "private land revolver permit" to legally use this method on designated private lands. The bill directly affects landowners who allow hunting on their property and hunters seeking to use handguns for deer season, while maintaining existing regulations for public lands. This change modifies current hunting rules by expanding permitted weapons for deer on private property where allowed.