Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to leave pistols, rifles or shotguns in a vehicle unless they are unloaded and kept in a locked, opaque container that is hidden from view and the vehicle is locked. It also mandates that any firearm in a residence be stored in a locked safe or with a tamper‑resistant lock when not carried. The measure adds penalties for violations and establishes a Washington Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention to coordinate data, research and victim services.

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