Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
Approved by Governor-Chapter 1074 (effective 7/1/2026)
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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