"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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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 a firearm and mandates the Attorney General to launch a public awareness campaign on safe storage practices. The bill also appropriates $500,000 for these initiatives.
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Joseph Cryan
Cosponsor
M. Ruiz
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