Overview

  • Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.

Key provisions

  • Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.
  • Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine.
  • If minor obtains unsecured firearm as result of violation, punishes by maximum of $2,000 fine.
  • Provides that person who does not secure firearm as required is strictly liable for injury to person or property within two years after violation.
  • Specifies exceptions to liability.
  • Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container when transferring firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check, except in specified circumstances.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine.
  • If minor obtains unsecured firearm as result of violation, punishes by maximum of $2,000 fine.
  • Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine.

Effective date / timeline

  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Specifies exceptions to liability.
  • Specifies exceptions to liability.
  • Specifies exceptions to supervision requirement and liability.