Define: Loaded Firearm

The meaning of “Loaded Firearm” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Loaded Firearm defined in a legal contract?

  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm that has cartridges or shells in either the chamber or magazine. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means any firearm loaded with ammunition, or any firearm which is held by someone who also possesses an amount of ammunition which may be used to discharge such firearm. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm that has a propellant powder, projectile or cartridge. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, air gun, gas operated gun, spring gun, or other firearm, with a round of ammunition in the chamber or an ammunition magazine in the firearm. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm which has an unexpended cartridge or shell, consisting of a case which holds a charge of powder and a bullet or shot, in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip of it attached to the firearm. A muzzle-loader firearm is considered to be loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinder. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm is considered loaded if there is a shell in the chamber, shells in the receiver or magazine, if attached to the firearm. Seen in 1 SEC filings.
  • Loaded Firearm means any firearm containing a cartridge in the chamber or any firearm containing a cartridge or cartridges in the attached cylinder, or magazine or clip. Muzzleloading firearms shall not be considered loaded if a percussion cap is not covering the percussion nipple or .209 primers are not in the receiver, and flint lock muzzleloading firearms shall not be considered loaded if the flashpan is cleaned of powder. Seen in 1 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of loaded firearm' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm that contains a cartridge or cartridges in attached magazine or chamber.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • A contract where the transportation of firearms is involved
  • Agreements surrounding the provision of private security services
  • Licensing agreements for firearms production or distribution
  • Rental or leasing of firearms for lawful purposes such as sport shooting

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Loaded Firearm means a firearm holding ammunition, capable of being discharged.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Agreements concerning the sale or purchase of firearms
  • Deals focusing on the storage and safety of firearms
  • Contracts for school security measures
  • Firearm insuring agreements

Relevant Sectors

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Loaded Firearm means a firearm that contains a cartridge or cartridges in attached magazine or chamber

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