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HB 871·VA·house

Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.

EnactedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Downey
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1074 (effective 7/1/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The law says anyone who has a gun in a house where a minor or someone legally barred from owning a gun is present must store the gun and its ammo in a locked container or cabinet that the prohibited person cannot reach. A violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor. Firearms dealers must post a notice about this requirement at their premises.

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