Gang-Related Legislation by Subject
(Laws Updated Through December 2018)
Weapons
Jurisdictions for this subject:
18 U.S.C § 922. Unlawful acts. [Crimes: Firearms]
18 U.S.C. §§ 1961 to 1968, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO").
18 U.S.C. § 924. Penalties. [Crimes: Firearms]
18 U.S.C. § 1959. Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Act ("VICAR").
18 U.S.C. Appx § 2K2.1. Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition.
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.190. Misconduct involving weapons in the first degree.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3115. Forensics firearms identification system.
Ark. Code § 5-74-107. Unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle.
Cal. Civ. Code § 3485 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2024}). ["Illegal conduct involving an unlawful weapons or ammunition on real property; Procedures required prior to filing action to abate; Applicability; Report"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.22a (LexisNexis). ["Building or place used by gang members as nuisance"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.28 (LexisNexis). ["Supplying, selling, or giving possession or control of firearm to another"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 189 (LexisNexis). ["Degrees of murder"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246 (LexisNexis). ["Discharge of firearm at inhabited dwelling house, occupied building, vehicle, aircraft, inhabited housecar or inhabited camper; Penalty"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246.1 (LexisNexis). ["Forfeiture of vehicle involved in violent offenses; Disposition of proceeds"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246.3 (LexisNexis). ["Discharging Firearm or BB Device in Grossly Negligent Manner; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 1203. (LexisNexis). ["Probation"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12021.5 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2022}). ["Commission or attempted commission of street gang crime while carrying firearm"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.4. (LexisNexis). ["Additional punishment for furnishing firearm to another"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.53 (LexisNexis). ["Use of firearm in commission of felony; Discharge; Injury"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.55 (LexisNexis). ["Additional punishment for discharging firearm from vehicle"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 19200 (LexisNexis). ["Possession of handgrenade; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 25400 (LexisNexis). ["Carrying concealed firearm; Carrying firearm openly in belt holster; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 25850 (LexisNexis). ["Carrying loaded firearm in public; Punishment; Previous conviction; Prosecution under other section; Arrest without warrant"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 27590 (LexisNexis). ["Punishment for violation of article"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 30305 (LexisNexis). ["Persons prohibited from owning or possessing firearm prohibited from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 34200 (LexisNexis). ["Report on use of firearms in commission of crimes"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 707 (LexisNexis). ["Decision whether to transfer minor to court of criminal jurisdiction; Investigation and submission of report; Criteria"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 827 (LexisNexis). ["Limited dissemination of records; Misdemeanor violation of confidentiality provisions"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-13-301 (LexisNexis). [Definitions: Abatement of Public Nuisance]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-13-303 (LexisNexis). ["Class 1 public nuisance"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-107.5 (LexisNexis). ["Illegal discharge of a firearm - penalty"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-2-508 (LexisNexis). ["Detention and shelter - hearing - time limits - findings - review - confinement with adult offenders - restrictions"]
Del. Code tit. 10, § 7103. Definitions. [Criminal Nuisance Abatement]
Fla. Stat. § 775.087. Possession or use of weapon; aggravated battery; felony reclassification; minimum sentence.
Fla. Stat. § 775.0846. Possession of bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses.
Fla. Stat. § 790.15. Discharging firearm in public or on residential property.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-5-21 (LexisNexis). ["Aggravated assault"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-131 (LexisNexis). ["Possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-160 (LexisNexis). ["Use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms with silencers during commission of certain offenses; enhanced criminal penalties"]
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-8505. Supplying Firearms to a Criminal Gang.
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/10-21.4a. Principals and assistant principals—Duties.
625 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/6-206. Discretionary authority to suspend or revoke license or permit; right to a hearing.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/12-2. Aggravated assault.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/24-1.8. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/33A-3. Sentence. [Armed Violence]
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/36-1. Property subject to forfeiture. [As amended by P.A. 98-699, effective January 1, 2015, Repealed on June 11, 2022]
Ind. Code § 31-30-1-4. Juvenile court lacks jurisdiction over individuals at least 16 years of age committing certain felonies; retention and transfer of jurisdiction by court having adult criminal jurisdiction.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-5. Unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon.
Iowa Code § 708.6. Intimidation with a dangerous weapon.
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 506.160. Minimum service of sentence required if convicted defendant was member of criminal gang acting for the purpose of benefitting, promoting, or furthering the interest of criminal gang.
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:37.1. Assault by drive-by shooting.
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:107.2. Hate crimes.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1405.2. Possession of firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons by criminal street gangs; forfeiture.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 890.1. Waiver of minimum mandatory sentences; procedure; exceptions.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 890.3. Sentencing for crimes of violence.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 893.3. Sentence imposed on felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor in which firearm was possessed, used, or discharged.
17-A M.R.S. § 202. Felony Murder.
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 14-101. (LexisNexis). ["Mandatory sentences for crimes of violence"]
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131Q. Tracing by licensing authority of firearm, rifle or shotgun, large capacity weapon, machine gun or assault weapon used to carry out criminal act; statistical data; annual report.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, § 21A. Assault, confinement, etc. of person for purpose of stealing motor vehicle; weapons; punishment.
Minn. Stat. § 609.11. Minimum sentences of imprisonment.
Minn. Stat. § 609.19. Murder in the Second Degree.
Minn. Stat. § 609.66. Dangerous Weapons.
Minn. Stat. § 609.185. Murder in the First Degree.
Minn. Stat. § 609.5318. Forfeiture of Vehicles Used in Drive-By Shootings.
Minn. Stat. § 624.712. Definitions. [Firearms]
Minn. Stat. § 624.713. Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms.
Minn. Stat. § 624.714. Carrying of Weapons Without Permit; Penalty.
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-7-3. Parole of Prisoners; Conditions for Eligibility; Determination of Tentative Hearing Date.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-1-5. Accessories after the fact; punishment.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-2. Crimes of Violence Defined.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-109. Drive-by shooting; drive-by bombing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-110. Seizure and forfeiture of firearms unlawfully possessed by juveniles and of motor vehicles used in drive-by shootings or bombings.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-111. Forfeiture of vehicles used in drive-by shootings or bombings.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-117. Mississippi Carjacking Act; what constitutes offense of carjacking; attempted carjacking; armed carjacking; Penalty.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-29. Shooting into dwelling house.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-44-17. Forfeiture of Firearms, Ammunition, and Dangerous Weapons Used by Criminal Street Gangs; Disposition of Property Seized; Procedure.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030 R.S.Mo. Unlawful use of weapons -- exceptions -- Penalty [Effective January 1, 2017].
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.435. Weapon Defined—Weapons Owned or in Possession of Gang Members May Be Confiscated—Weapon Deemed a Nuisance and Destroyed by Court Order, When.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.437. Weapon not to be declared a nuisance unless notice given to lawful owner, procedure -- burden of proof on state that return of weapon would endanger lives [Effective January 1, 2017].
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-406. Supplying of Firearms to Criminal Street Gang.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1354. Terms, defined. [Public Protection Act]
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.287. Discharging Firearm Within or From Structure or Vehicle; Penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.362. Sale, transfer or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited; purchase of firearm on behalf of certain persons prohibited; Penalty; exceptions.
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 2C:41-1 - 2C:41-6.2. Racketeering.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:38-2. Crime of terrorism; definitions. [September 11th, 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act]
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:41-3. Criminal penalties.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:41-4. Civil remedies.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-5.3. Submission of Reports Relative to Certain Offenses; Information.
N.M. Stat. § 30-3-8. Shooting at Dwelling or Occupied Building; Shooting at or From a Motor Vehicle.
N.M. Stat. § 30-3-8.2. Court Record of Conviction; Revocation of Driver’s License.
N.M. Stat. § 31-18-15.2. Definitions. [Criminal Sentencing Act]
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 460.22.Aggravated enterprise corruption.
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 460.50.Enterprise corruption; prosecution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-34.9. Discharging a Firearm From Within an Enclosure.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.23. Contraband, Seizure, and Forfeiture.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14. Definite Prison terms.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.146. Firearm Discharged From Motor Vehicle Specification.
21 Okla. Stat. tit. § 652. Shooting With Intent to Kill—Assault and Battery With Deadly Weapon, Etc.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 163.707. Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle Used in Drive-By Shooting.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.220. Unlawful Use of Weapon.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-15.1. Gun court calendar.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-51.1. Discharge of Firearm or Incendiary or Explosive Substance or Device From Motor Vehicle.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-61. Drive-By Shootings.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-57-1. Violent crime in aid of racketeering.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-57-2. Solicitation to commit a violent crime in aid of racketeering.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-260. Seizure of Firearms, Ammunition, Electronic Records, Money, Etc.; Forfeiture Actions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.01. Definitions. [Compilation of Information Pertaining to Criminal Combinations and Criminal Street Gangs]
Tex. Fam. Code § 61.102. Right to Be Information of Proceeding.
Tex. Pen. Code § 46.02. Unlawful Carrying Weapons.
Utah Code § 62A-15-1102. Study on gun use—Report.
Utah Code § 76-9-804. Convicted Criminal Gang Offender—Prohibition.
Utah Code § 78A-6-117. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases -- Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court.
Utah Code § 78B-6-1101. Definitions. [Nuisance—Right of Action]
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-53.1. Use or Display of Firearm in Committing Felony.
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-286.1. Shooting From Vehicles So as to Endanger Persons; Penalty.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.010. Terms defined. [Firearms and Dangerous Weapons]
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.225. Use of Machine Gun in Felony—Penalty.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.533. Adjustments to standard sentences.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.701. Community Custody—Offenders Sentenced to the Custody of the Department.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.829. Special Allegation—Offense Committed by Criminal Street Gang Member or Associate—Procedures.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.193. Firearms--Length of Confinement.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.210. Setting of Release Date—Administrative Release Authorized, When—Parole Program, Revocation or Modification of, Scope—Intensive Supervision Program—Parole Officer's Right of Arrest.
