Library of Safe Gun Storage Laws

Federal

Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 2 / Tuesday, January 4, 2022 / Rules and Regulations

Secure Gun Storage and Definition of “Antique Firearm” § 478.104 Secure gun storage or safety device. (page 56)

Justice Department Announces New Rule to Help Enhance Safe and Secure Storage of Firearms; Publishes Best Practices Guide for Federal Firearms Licensees

California

CA Civ. Sec. 1714.3 Liability of parent or guardian for injury caused by discharge of firearm by minor (California Code (2023 Edition))

CA Pen. Sec. 25000 "Child" defined (California Code (2023 Edition))

2021 California Firearm Laws Summary

State of California PENAL CODE Section 25640

CA Bus. and Prof. Sec. 22949.65 Private civil actions; standing; awards (California Code (2023 Edition))

11 CCR Sec. 4094 Firearms Safety Device

CA Bus. and Prof. Sec. 22949.80 Marketing Firearms to Minors (California Code (2023 Edition))

CA Pen. Sec. 23620 Short title (California Code (2023 Edition))

State of California PENAL CODE Section 23620

Senate Bill No. 1327 CHAPTER 146

Colorado

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-1-131 Firearms safe storage education campaign (Colorado Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-108 Possession of weapons

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-114 Secure firearm storage required - penalty - exceptions (Colorado Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-405 Locking device required - penalty (Colorado Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-108.5 Possession of handguns by juveniles - prohibited - exceptions - penalty (Colorado Revised Statutes (2021 Edition))

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-108.7 Unlawfully providing or permitting a juvenile to possess a handgun - penalty - unlawfully providing a firearm other than a handgun to a juvenile - penalty (Colorado Revised Statutes (20

Sec. 18-1-704 Use of physical force in defense of a pe

Sec. 18-1-704.5 Use of deadly physical force against an intruder (Colorado Revised Statutes (2003 Edition))

Connecticut

Conn. Gen. Stat. 53a-217a Criminally negligent storage of a firearm: Class D felony (General Statutes of Connecticut (2022 Edition))

Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-37i (Formerly Sec. 29-37c). Responsibilities

Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-571g Strict liability of person who fails

Sec. 26-38 Hunting by minors (General Statutes of Connecticut (2003 Edition))

Sec. 29-33 Sale, delivery or transfer of pistols and revolvers. Procedure. Penalty (General Statutes of Connecticut (2011 Edition))

District of Columbia

DC Code 7-2507.02 Responsibilities regarding storage of firearms (District of Columbia Code (2022 Edition))

Delaware

Del. Code Tit. 11 Sec. 464 Justification - Use of force in self-protection (Delaware Code (2019 Edition))

Del. Code Tit. 11 Sec. 603 Reckless endangering in the second degree; class A misdemeanor (Delaware Code (2023 Edition))

Del. Code Tit. 11 Sec. 1448 Possession and purchase of deadly weapons by persons prohibited; penalties (Delaware Code (2014 Edition))

Del. Code Tit. 11 Sec. 1454 Giving a firearm to person prohibited; class F felony (Delaware Code (2017 Edition))

Del. Code Tit. 11 Sec. 1456 Unsafe storage of a firearm; class a or b misdemeanor (Delaware Code (2023 Edition))

Sec. 701 Age of majority (Delaware Code (2005 Edition))

Florida

Fla. Stat. Ch. 784.05 Culpable negligence (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.17 Furnishing weapons to minors under 18 years of age or persons of unsound mind and furnishing firearms to minors under 18 years of age prohibited (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 409.175 Licensure of family foster homes, residential child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; public records exemption (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.053 Open carrying of weapons (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.115 Possessing or discharging weapons or firearms at a school-sponsored event or on school property prohibited; penalties; exceptions (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.173 Legislative findings and intent (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Fla. Stat. Ch. 790.174 Safe storage of firearms required (Florida Statutes (2023 Edition))

Georgia

GA. Code 16-11-132 Possession of handgun by person under the age of 18 years (Georgia Code (2023 Edition))

GA. Code 16-11-101.1 Furnishing pistol or revolver to person under the age of 18 years (Georgia Code (2023 Edition))

GA Reg. 125-3-1-.06 Control of Critical Materials (Georgia Rules and Regulations (2023 Edition))

Hawaii

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-5 Possession by licensed hunters and minors; target shooting; game hunting (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-23 Place to keep loaded firearms other than pistols and revolvers; penalty (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-24 Place to keep unloaded firearms other than pistols and revolvers; penalty (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-25 Place to keep pistol or revolver; penalty (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-27 Place to keep a

Haw. Rev. Stat. 134-10.5 Storage of firearm; responsibility with respect to minors (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Haw. Rev. Stat. 707-714.5 Criminally negligent storage of a firearm (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

Sec. 134-1 Definitions (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2003 Edition))

Sec. 134-5 Possession by licensed hunters and minors; target shooting; game hunting (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2005 Edition))

Sec. 134-6 Carrying or use of firearm in the commission of a separate felony; place to keep firearms; loaded firearms; penalty (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2005 Edition))

Sec. 134-10.5 Storage of firearm; responsibility with respect to minors (Hawaii Revised Statutes (2005 Edition))

Illinois

430 ILCS 65/1 (Illinois Compile

520 ILCS 5/1.2v-1 Youth (Illinois Compiled Statutes (2023 Edition))

720 ILCS 5/24-9 Firearms; Child Protection (Illinois Compiled Statutes (2023 Edition))

520 ILCS 5/1.2j "Gun" means shotgun, rifle, handgun, or air rifle (Illinois Compiled Statutes (2023 Edition))

IL Admin. Code 20.1230.40 Sponsorship of a Minor (Illinois Administrative Rules (2018 Edition))

IL Admin. Code 20.1232.80 Safe Storage By Certified Licensees (Illinois Administrative Code (2023 Edition))

Massachusetts

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 6, Sec. 15ZZZ Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Week (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 121 Firearms sales; definitions; antique firearms; application of law; exceptions (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 130 1/2 When lawful to furnish weapon to minors for hunting, recreation, instruction, etc. (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 130 Sale or furnishing weapons or ammunition to aliens or minors; penalty (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 131K Firearms or large capacity weapons without safety devices; liability (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, Sec. 131L Weapons stored or kept by owner; inoperable by any person other than owner or lawfully authorized user; punishment (The General Laws of Massachusetts (2022 Edition))

Maine

ME Rev. Stat. Tit. 17 Sec. 853 Selling firearms, dangerous weapons or ammunition to
children (REPEALED) (Maine Revised Statutes (2023 Edition))

ME Rev. Stat. Tit. 17-A Sec. 554 Endangering the welfare of a child (Maine Revised Statutes
(2023 Edition))

Michigan

2023 ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 79

2023 ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 80

2023 ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 81

2023 ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 82

Mich Comp Laws 28429 Effective 91 days after adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session sine die Michigan Compiled Laws 2023 Edition

Minnesota

Minn. Stat. 97B.021 Possession of Firearms By Persons Under Age 16 (Minnesota Statutes (2023 Edition))

Minn. Stat. 97B.045 Transporting Firearms (Minnesota Statutes (2023 Edition))

Minn. Stat. 609.666 Negligent Storage of Firearms (Minnesota Statutes (2023 Edition))

Minn. Stat. 624.713 Certain Persons Not To Possess Firearms (Minnesota Statutes (2023 Edition))

Minn. Stat. 624.715 Exemptions; Antiques and Ornaments (Minnesota Statutes (2023 Edition))

Missouri

2022 Feb 16, United States of America Appellee v. State of Missouri, et al., US 8th Cir Ct

2023 Missouri v United States, Reply in Support of Emergency Application for Immediate...

2023 Oct 20, Missouri el al. v. United States of America APPLICATION FOR STAY, US Supreme Ct

North Carolina

NC Gen. Stat. 14-315 Selling or giving weapons to minors (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

NC Gen. Stat. 14-316 Permitting young children to use dangerous firearms (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

NC Gen. Stat. 14-269.2 Weapons on campus or other educational property (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

NC Gen. Stat. 14-315.1 Storage of firearms to protect minors (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

NC Gen. Stat. 14-315.2 Warning upon sale or transfer of firearm to protect minor (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

NC Gen. Stat. 14-409.11 "Antique firearm" defined (North Carolina General Statutes (2023 Edition))

New Hampshire

NH Stat. 650-C:1 Negligent Storage of Firearms (New Hampshire Statutes (2023 Edition))

NH Stat. 159:1 Definition (New Hampshire Statutes (2023 Edition))

NH Stat. 207:2-a Minors Hunting (New Hampshire Statutes (2023 Edition))

NH Stat. 159:12 Sale to Minors (New Hampshire Statutes (2023 Edition))

New Jersey

NJSA 2C:39-1 Definitions (New Jersey Statutes (2022 Edition))

NJSA 2C:58-15 Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions (New Jersey Statutes (2022 Edition))

NJSA 2C:58-16 Retailer's written warnings; wholesaler's warning; violation, penalty (New Jersey Statutes (2022 Edition))

NJSA 2C:58-17 "KeepSafe" program established (New Jersey Statutes (2022 Edition))

NJSA 2C:58-6.1 Possession of firearms by minors; exceptions (New Jersey Statutes (2022 Edition))

New Mexico

NM Stat. 30-7-4.1 Negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor-Negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor resulting in great bodily harm or death-Penalties (New Mexico Statutes (2023 Edition))

HOUSE BILL 9 56TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2023

House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee Report

House Judiciary Committee Report

Fiscal Impact Report prepared by the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC)

NM Stat. 30-7-2.2 Unlawful possession of a handgun by a person-exceptions-penalty (New Mexico Statutes (2023 Edition))

NM Jury Instructions Crim. 14-133 "Negligence" and "recklessness"; defined.1 (New Mexico Criminal Jury Instructions (2020 Edition))

NM Jury Instructions Crim. 14-703 Negligent use of a deadly weapon. (New Mexico Criminal Jury Instructions (2020 Edition))dly

NM Stat. 28-6-1 Age of majority; eighteen years; exception (New Mexico Statutes (2023 Edition))

NM Stat. 17-2-33 Use of firearms by minors (New Mexico Statutes (2023 Edition))

Nevada

Nev. Rev. Stat. 202.300 Use or possession of firearm by child under age of 18 years; unlawful to aid or permit child to commit violation; penalties; child 14 years of age or older authorized to possess firearm under certain circumstances (Nevada Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

New York

1192--B Cal. No. 862 2021-2022 Regular Sessions IN SENATE January 8, 2021

NY GBS Law 871 Definitions (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY GBS Law 875-C Access to firearms, rifles, and shotguns (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY GBS Law 875-E Employee training (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY GBS Law 895 Definitions (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY PEN Law 265.05 Unlawful possession of weapons by persons under sixteen (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY PEN Law 265.16 Criminal sale of a firearm to a minor (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY PEN Law 265.20 Exemptions (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY PEN Law 265.45 Failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the first degree (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

NY PEN Law 265.50 [Multiple versions] Failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the second degree (Laws of New York (2023 Edition))

Ohio

Ohio Rev. Code 9.68 Right to bear arms - challenge to law (Ohio Revised Code (2022 Edition))

Ohio Rev. Code 2923.11 Weapons control definitions (Ohio Revised Code (2022 Edition))

Ohio Rev. Code 2923.21 Improperly furnishing firearms to minor (Ohio Revised Code (2022 Edition))

Ohio Rev. Code 2923.25 Gun locking devices (Ohio Revised Code (2022 Edition))

Ohio Rev. Code 2923.211 Underage purchase of firearm or handgun (Ohio Revised Code (2022 Edition))

Oregon

81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2021 Regular Session House Bill 2510

81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2021 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 554

ORS 153.008 Violations described (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

ORS 153.012 Violation categories (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

ORS 161.505 "Offense" described (Oregon

ORS 161.515 "Crime" described (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

ORS 161.568 Misdemeanor treated as violation; court's election (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

ORS 166.250 Unlawful possession of firearms (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

2022 Nov 8, Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (passed), lg cap magazines, weapons permits

2022 Nov 8, Election results for Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (passed)

2023 Jul 14, Oregon Firearms Federation, et al. v. Kotek, et al. (challenging Ballot Measure 114 - upheld)

Pennsylvania

18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6302 Sale or lease of weapons and explosives (Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (2023 Edition))

18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6301 Corruption of minors (Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (2023 Edition))

ORS 161.568 Misdemeanor treated as violation; court's election (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

ORS 166.250 Unlawful possession of firearms (Oregon Revised Statutes (2022 Edition))

Rhode Island

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-32 Possession of ammunition by minor (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-33 Possession of firearms by minors (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-37 Sale to minors and others forbidden (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-64 Sale of ammunition (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-60.1 Safe storage (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

RI Gen. Laws 11-47-60.3 Trigger lock required (Rhode Island General Laws (2023 Edition))

Texas

26 Tex. Admin. Code 749.2961 Are weapons, firearms, explosive materials, and projectiles permitted in a foster home? (Texas Administrative Code (2023 Edition))

Tex. PENAL CODE Sec. 46.05 Prohibited Weapons (Texas Statutes (2023 Edition))

Tex. PENAL CODE Sec. 46.13 Making A Firearm Accessible to A Child (Texas Statutes (2023 Edition))

Virginia

Virginia Code Sec. 1-204 Age of majority (Virginia Statutes (2023 Edition))

Virginia Code Sec. 18.2-56.1 Reckless handling of firearms; reckless handling while hunting (Virginia Statutes (2023 Edition))

Virginia Code Sec. 18.2-56.2 Allowing access to firearms by children; penalty (Virginia Statutes (2023 Edition))

Virginia Code Sec. 18.2-308.2:1 Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons; penalties (Virginia Statutes (2023 Edition))

Washington

REPEALED WA target shooting regulation WAC 220-500-140

WA repeal of target shooting regulation WSR 22-21-023

Wash. Rev. Code 9.41.010 Definitions(as amended by 2022 c 104) (Revised Code of Washington (2023 Edition))

Wash. Rev. Code 9.41.042 Children-Permissible firearm possession (Revised Code of Washington (2023 Edition))

Wash. Rev. Code 9.41.360 Unsafe storage of a firearm (Revised Code of Washington (2023 Edition))

Wash. Rev. Code 13.64.060 Power and capacity of emancipated minor (Revised Code of Washington (2023 Edition))

Wash. Rev. Code 26.28.010 Age of majority (Revised Code of Washington (2023 Edition))

Wisconsin

JI-2185 Recklessly Storing a Firearm - Section 948.55(2) (Wisconsin Jury Instructions - Criminal (2022 Edition))

Wis. Act Sec. 248.776 (1997) (Wisconsin Acts (1997 Edition))

Wis. Admin. Code Jus Sec. 10.02 Applicability (Wisconsin Administrative Code (2022 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 175.35 Purchase of handguns (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 29.304 Restrictions on hunting and use of firearms by persons under 16 years of age (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 29.593 Requirement for certificate of accomplishment to obtain hunting approval (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 939.48 Self-defense and defense of others (Wisconsin Criminal Code (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 940.23 Reckless injury (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 941.20 Endangering safety by use of dangerous weapon (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 948.55 Leaving or storing a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a child (Wisconsin Criminal Code (2023 Edition))

Wis. Stat. Sec. 948.60 Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 (Wisconsin Statutes (2023 Edition))