A 4738
Establishes "New Jersey Home Safety Act" concerning firearm storage and safety; appropriates $500,000.
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Bill overview
The New Jersey Home Safety Act establishes regulations for firearm storage and safety within the state. It mandates that firearms be secured in gun safes or locked containers when not in use, and creates penalties for improper storage. The bill also requires retailers to provide warnings about safe storage practices and appropriates $500,000 for a public awareness campaign to educate the public on firearm safety.
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Michael Venezia
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