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blackpuma wrote:
If "unloaded" is two actions from being fired, is having the safety on just as good (from a legal standpoint) as no round in the chamber? In other words, action #1 = safety off, action #2 = pull trigger?
NO IT'S NOT...
per Utah Code,
Utah Code Section 76-10-502
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76-10-502. When weapon deemed loaded. (1) For the purpose of this chapter, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other weapon described in this part
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76-10-502. When weapon deemed loaded.
(1) For the purpose of this chapter, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other weapon described in this part shall be deemed to be loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile in the firing position.
(2) Pistols and revolvers shall also be deemed to be loaded when an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile is in a position whereby the manual operation of any mechanism once would cause the unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile to be fired.
(3) A muzzle loading firearm shall be deemed to be loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinders.
Amended by Chapter 328, 1990 General Session
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IT HAS TOO HAVE AN EMPTY CHAMBER.
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