SB 368

Abstract

Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present to store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts (i) any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person and (ii) the storage of antique firearms and provides that the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm is not a violation of the bill's provisions. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating such firearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storing such firearms. This bill is identical to HB 183.

Storage of firearms in a residence where aminor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present;penalty. Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residencewhere such person knows that a minor under 18 years of age or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present tostore such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a lockedcontainer, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minoror prohibited person. The bill provides that a violation is a Class4 misdemeanor. The bill exempts (i) any person in lawful possessionof a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person and (ii)the storage of antique firearms and provides that the lawful authorizationof a minor to access a firearm is not a violation of the bill's provisions. The bill also requires firearm dealers to post a notice stating suchfirearm storage requirements and the penalty for improperly storingsuch firearms.