IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 22.69H
Definition Of Firearm
The word “firearm” means any device, by whatever name known, which is designed to
expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas, or escape of gas,
including, but not limited to,
[1] any pneumatic gun, spring gun, or B -B gun which expels a single globular projectile
not exceeding .18 inch in diameter.
[or]
[2] any device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required or recommended by
the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission.
[or]
[3] any device used exclusively for the firing of stud cartridges, explosive rivets, or
industrial ammunition.
[or]
[4] any device which is powered by electrical charging unit, such as batteries, and which
fires one or several barbs attached to a length of wire and which, upon hitting a human, can send
out current capable of disrupting the person's nervous system in such a manner as to render him
incapable of normal functioning, commonly referred to as a stun gun or taser.
Provenance
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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