Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.

Highlights:

• Requires individuals store firearms either completely unloaded and in a locked manner rendering it incapable of firing or in a locked box or container (Sec. 9).

• Establishes the following penalties for individuals guilty of improper firearm storage, including (Sec. 9):

• A misdemeanor, with a $500 fine and/or 93 day max prison sentence for improper firearm storage in instances where a minor obtains a firearm and possessess or exhibits the firearm in a public place or in the presence of another individual in a careless, reckelss or threatening manner;

• A felony, with a fine of u to $5,000 and 5 year max prison sentence if the minor obtains and discharges the firearm and inflicts injury upon themselves or another individual. 

• A felony, with a fine of u to $7,500 and 10 year max prison sentence if the minor obtains and discharges the firearm and inflicts serious impairment of a body function upon themselves or another individual. 

• A felony, with a fine of u to $10,000 and 15 year max prison sentence if the minor obtains and discharges the firearm and inflicts death upon themselves or another individual. 

• Exempts all sitautions in which the minor obtained consent from their parent or guardian and is authorized to possess or use a firearm (Sec. 9).

• Defines “minor” as an individual under 18 years of age (Sec. 9).

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