If concealing a weapon without a permit, what are the penalties for the first, second, and third violations?

• A. First Violation = Class 1 Misdemeanor; Second Violation = Class 6 Felony, Third Violation = Class 5 Felony
• B. First Violation = Class 5 Felony; Second Violation = Class 2 Misdemeanor, Third Violation = Class 1 Misdemeanor
• C. Always A Felony On Any Unauthorized Concealment
• D. Must Attend Training Before Possession

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how penalties escalate with repeat offenses. For concealing a weapon without a permit, the first violation is treated as a misdemeanor, the second violation upgrades to a felony (the lowest level, Class 6), and the third violation is an even higher felony (Class 5). This stepped progression is designed to deter repeat offenders by increasing the consequences each time the offense occurs.

So, the first offense carrying a Class 1 Misdemeanor is the milder start, while a second offense moving to a Class 6 Felony and a third to a Class 5 Felony reflects increasing culpability and risk. The other options don’t fit this typical escalating-penalty structure: they either push the first offense to a felony, imply a blanket felony for any unauthorized concealment, or require training rather than punishments.