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Weapon: Refers to any object, tool, or item, whether or not regulated or manufactured, that a person utilizes to inflict harm, threatens harm, or utilize in lieu of a regulated or manufactured item that, when used as intended, can inflict harm.
Firearm: The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such a term does not include an antique firearm or a clearly identifiable imitation weapon with an orange muzzle tip.
Explosive: The term “destructive device” means— (A)any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas— (i)bomb, (ii)grenade, (iii)rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (iv)missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (v)mine, or (vi)device similar to any of the devices described in the preceding clauses.
Open Carry: The term "open carry" or "to openly carry [a firearm]" refers to publicly displaying a weapon's presence on your person. For example, a handgun is openly carried when the holster it is stored in is visible and not concealed. A firearm that is not a handgun is openly carried when a person is clearly displaying their possession of that weapon by having it strapped to their body, carrying it with their hands, etc...
Adult: A person who is 18 years old or older.
Emergency Protection Order [EPO]: An emergency version of a restraining order which requires the restrained party to stay 50 feet away from the victim (protected party) and not attempt to contact them in any way, shape, or form. An EPO does not require a Judge's approval (but is submitted to the DOJ for records), may be issued by law enforcement at a victim's request, and is valid for 1 Week. If the victim wishes to have a permanent or long term Restraining Order (RO), they must contact the DOJ. An EPO is immediately valid and does not require serving.
Restraining Order: An official court-authorized order which prohibits a restrained party from attempting to or successfully entering the vicinity of or making contact with the protected party.

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Weapon: Refers to any object, tool, or item, whether or not regulated or manufactured, that a person utilizes to inflict harm, threatens harm, or utilize in lieu of a regulated or manufactured item that, when used as intended, can inflict harm.
Firearm: The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon which will, or is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such a term does not include an antique firearm or a clearly identifiable imitation weapon with an orange muzzle tip.
Explosive: The term “destructive device” means— (A)any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas— (i)bomb, (ii)grenade, (iii)rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (iv)missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (v)mine, or (vi)device similar to any of the devices described in the preceding clauses.
Open Carry: The term "open carry" or "to openly carry [a firearm]" refers to publicly displaying a weapon's presence on your person. For example, a handgun is openly carried when the holster it is stored in is visible and not concealed. A firearm that is not a handgun is openly carried when a person is clearly displaying their possession of that weapon by having it strapped to their body, carrying it with their hands, etc...
Adult: A person who is 18 years old or older.
Emergency Protection Order [EPO]: An emergency version of a restraining order which requires the restrained party to stay 50 feet away from the victim (protected party) and not attempt to contact them in any way, shape, or form. An EPO does not require a Judge's approval (but is submitted to the DOJ for records), may be issued by law enforcement at a victim's request, and is valid for 1 Week. If the victim wishes to have a permanent or long term Restraining Order (RO), they must contact the DOJ. An EPO is immediately valid and does not require serving.
Restraining Order: An official court-authorized order which prohibits a restrained party from attempting to or successfully entering the vicinity of or making contact with the protected party.

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