A 3560
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
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Bill overview
The New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act establishes requirements and penalties for firearm storage to reduce the risk of accidental injury, suicide, and theft. It repeals existing law regarding a minor's access to firearms and mandates the Attorney General to launch a public awareness campaign. The bill also appropriates $500,000 for these initiatives, requiring legal firearm owners to store unloaded firearms in secure containers and separately from ammunition.
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Michael Venezia
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