Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm to include any minor possessing a firearm on public property

This bill modifies the law regarding unlawful possession of firearms to specifically prohibit minors from having guns on public property. Under the new rules, anyone under eighteen found with a firearm in a public area would commit a crime, unless they are accompanied by an adult aged twenty-one or older or are participating in specific authorized activities like hunting or school-sanctioned events. The legislation classifies this offense as a class D felony, though it does not apply to antique firearms. This change directly affects young people and their guardians by expanding the circumstances under which firearm possession by a minor is considered illegal.