California
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CA1011 — negligent storage
Citation:
Cal Pen Code § 25100
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (c), a person commits the crime of "criminal storage of a firearm of the first degree" if he or she keeps any loaded firearm within any premise which is under his or her custody or control and he or she knows or reasonably should know that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child's parent or legal guardian and the child obtains access...
Effective:
1992-01-01
Colorado
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CO1064 — negligent storage
Citation:
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-12-114
(1) Firearms must be responsibly and securely stored when they are not in use to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and other unauthorized users.
Effective:
2021-07-01
Colorado
child access laws
handgun Restrictive
CO1012 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Colo. Rev. Stat. §18-12-108.7
(1) (a) Any person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly provides a handgun with or without remuneration to any person under the age of eighteen years in violation of section 18-12-108.5 or any parent or legal guardian of a person under eighteen years of age who knows of such juvenile's conduct which violates section 18-12-108.5 and fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent such violation commits the crime...
Effective:
1993-09-13
Connecticut
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
CT1011 — negligent storage
Citation:
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 29-37i; 53a-217a
§ 29-37i. Responsibilities re storage of firearms No person shall store or keep any firearm, as defined in section 53a-3, on any premises under such person's control unless such person (1) keeps the firearm in a securely locked box or other container or in a manner which a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or (2) carries the firearm on his or her person or within such close proximity thereto that such...
Effective:
1990-10-01
Delaware
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
DE1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1456(a)
A person is guilty of unlawfully permitting a minor access to a firearm when he intentionally or recklessly stores or leaves a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a minor and where the minor obtains the firearm and uses it to inflict serious physical injury or death upon himself or any other person.
Effective:
1994-07-12
District of Columbia
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
DC1005 — negligent storage
Citation:
D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2507.02
Except for law enforcement personnel described in section 201(b) (1), each registrant shall keep any firearm in his possession unloaded and disassembled or bound by a trigger lock or similar device unless such firearm is kept at his place of business, or while being used for lawful recreational purposes within the District of Columbia.
Effective:
1976-09-24
Florida
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
FL1010 — negligent storage
Citation:
Fla. Stat. §§ 784.05, 790.174
§ 784.05 Culpable negligence. (1) Whoever, through culpable negligence, exposes another person to personal injury commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Effective:
1989-10-01
Georgia
child access laws
handgun Restrictive
GA1011 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Ga. Code Ann § 16-11-101.1(c,d)
(c) (1) It shall be unlawful for a parent or legal guardian to permit possession of a pistol or revolver by a minor if the parent or legal guardian knows of a minor's conduct which violates the provisions of Code Section 16-11-132 and fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent any such violation of Code Section 16-11-132.
Effective:
1994-05-01
Hawaii
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
HI1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 134-10.5, 707-714.5
§ 134-10.5 Storage of firearm; responsibility with respect to minors. No person shall store or keep any firearm on any premises under the person's control if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor, unless the person: (1) Keeps the firearm in a securely locked box or other container or in a location...
Effective:
1992-06-29
Illinois
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IL1009 — negligent storage
Citation:
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-9(a)-(b)
Sec. 24-9. Firearms; Child Protection. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), it is unlawful for any person to store or leave, within premises under his or her control, a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 14 years who does not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor's parent,...
Effective:
2000-01-01
Indiana
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IN1010 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Ind. Code Ann. §§ 35-47-10-6, 35-47-10-7
§ 35-47-10-6. Provision of handgun by adult to child. An adult who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly provides a handgun to a child for any purpose other than those described in section 1 [IC 35-47-10-1] of this chapter, with or without remuneration, commits dangerous control of a handgun, a Class C felony. However, the offense is a Class B felony if the adult has a prior conviction under this section.
Effective:
1994-03-15
Iowa
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1009 — negligent storage
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(7)
Access to loaded firearms by children restricted - penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to store or leave a loaded firearm which is not secured by a trigger lock mechanism, placed in a securely locked box or container, or placed in some other location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure from a minor under the age of fourteen years, if such person knows or has reason to believe that a minor...
Effective:
1990-04-05
Kentucky
child access laws
handgun Restrictive
KY1008 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 527.110
(1) A person is guilty of unlawfully providing a handgun to a juvenile or permitting a juvenile to possesses a handgun when he: (a) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly provides a handgun, with or without remuneration, in violation of KRS 527.040, 527.100, or 600.020 to any person he knows or has reason to believe is under the age of eighteen (18) years; or (b) Is the parent or legal guardian of a juvenile and...
Effective:
1994-07-15
Maine
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
ME1056 — negligent storage
Citation:
Me. Stat., 17-A § 554(1)(B-4)
B-4. Acting with criminal negligence stores or leaves on premises that are under the person's control a loaded firearm in a manner that allows a child under 16 years of age to gain access to the loaded firearm without the permission of the child's parent, foster parent or guardian and the child in fact gains access to the loaded firearm and: (1) Uses the loaded firearm in a reckless or threatening manner; (2) Uses...
Effective:
2021-07-01
Maryland
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MD1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
Md. Ann. Code art. 27, § 36K(b),(e )
(b) Prohibited acts. Except as provided in this section, an individual may not store or leave a loaded firearm in any location where the individual knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to the firearm. (e) Penalty. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $ 1,000.
Effective:
1992-10-01
Massachusetts
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MA1008 — safe storage
Citation:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch.140, § 131L
It shall be unlawful to store or keep any firearm, rifle or shotgun including, but not limited to, large capacity weapons, or machine gun in any place unless such weapon is secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device, properly engaged so as to render such weapon inoperable by any person other than the owner or other lawfully authorized user.
Effective:
1998-10-21
Michigan
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MI1057 — negligent storage
Citation:
Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 28.429
Sec. 9. (1) An individual who stores or leaves a firearm unattended on premises under the individual's control, and who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is, or is likely to be, present on the premises, shall do 1 or more of the following: (a) Store the firearm in a locked box or container.
Effective:
2024-03-31
Minnesota
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MN1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
Minn. Stat. § 609.666, Subd. 2, 3
Subd. 2. Access to firearms. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who negligently stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, unless reasonable action is taken to secure the firearm against access by the child. Subd. 3. Limitations.
Effective:
1993-08-01
Mississippi
child access laws
handgun Restrictive
MS1009 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-15
Any parent, guardian or custodian who shall knowingly suffer or permit any child under the age of eighteen (18) years to have or to own, or to carry concealed, in whole or in part, any weapon the carrying of which concealed is prohibited, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00), and shall be imprisoned not more than six (6) months in the...
Effective:
1994-07-01
Missouri
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
MO1013 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.060.1(2)
1. A person commits the crime of unlawful transfer of weapons if he: [ . . .] (2) Knowingly sells, leases, loans, gives away or delivers a blackjack to a person less than eighteen years old without the consent of the child's custodial parent or guardian, or recklessly, as defined in section 562.016, R.S.Mo., sells, leases, loans, gives away or delivers any firearm to a person less than eighteen years old without the...
Effective:
1981-09-28
Nevada
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NV1009 — negligent storage
Citation:
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.300
1. A minor under the age of 14 years shall not handle or have in his possession or under his control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of an adult person, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice or for other purposes. 2.
Effective:
1991-10-01
New Hampshire
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NH1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 650-C:1(III)
Any person who stores or leaves on premises under that person's control a loaded firearm, and who knows or reasonably should know that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the child's parent or guardian, is guilty of a violation if a child gains access to a firearm and: (a) The firearm is used in a reckless or threatening manner; (b) The firearm is used during the commission of...
Effective:
2001-01-01
New Jersey
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NJ1009 — negligent storage
Citation:
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:58-15
a. A person who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to a loaded firearm at a premises under the person's control commits a disorderly persons offense if a minor gains access to the firearm, unless the person: (1) Stores the firearm in a securely locked box or container; (2) Stores the firearm in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or (3) Secures the...
Effective:
1992-01-17
New Mexico
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NM1052 — negligent storage
Citation:
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-7.2
A. A person commits the crime of negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor if: (1) the person keeps or stores a firearm in a manner that negligently disregards a minor's ability to access the firearm; and (2) a minor accesses the firearm and displays or brandishes the firearm in a threatening manner or causes injury to the minor or another person not resulting in great bodily harm or death.
Effective:
2023-06-16
New York
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1027 — safe storage
Citation:
NY PENAL § 265.45
No person who owns or is custodian of a rifle, shotgun or firearm and knows, or has reason to know, that a person less than sixteen years of age is likely to gain access to such rifle, shotgun or firearm shall store or otherwise leave such rifle, shotgun or firearm out of his or her immediate possession or control without having first securely locked such rifle, shotgun or firearm in an appropriate safe storage...
Effective:
2019-09-28
New York
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1070 — negligent storage
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.45
1. No person who owns or is custodian of a rifle, shotgun or firearm who resides with an individual who: (i) is under eighteen years of age; (ii) such person knows or has reason to know is prohibited from possessing a rifle, shotgun or firearm pursuant to a temporary or final extreme risk protection order issued under article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules or 18 U.S.C.
Effective:
2019-09-28
North Carolina
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NC1010 — negligent storage
Citation:
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-315.1 (1993)
(a) Any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or possesses a firearm, and stores or leaves the firearm (i) in a condition that the firearm can be discharged and (ii) in a manner that the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would be able to gain access to the firearm, is guilty of a misdemeanor if a minor gains access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the...
Effective:
1993-12-01
Oklahoma
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
OK1009 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1273(B)
It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permit his or her child to possess any of the arms or weapons designated in Section 1272 of this title, including any firearm, if such parent is aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the weapon to commit a criminal offense or if the child has either been adjudicated a delinquent or has been convicted as an adult...
Effective:
1994-07-01
Oregon
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
OR1055 — safe storage
Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 166.395 (2021)
(1)(a) An owner or possessor of a firearm shall, at all times that the firearm is not carried by or under the control of the owner, possessor or authorized person, secure the firearm: (A) With an engaged trigger or cable lock; (B) In a locked container; or (C) In a gun room.
Effective:
2021-09-25
Pennsylvania
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
PA1010 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6110.1(c)
Any person who knowingly and intentionally delivers or provides to the minor a firearm in violation of subsection (a) commits a felony of the third degree.
Effective:
1995-10-11
Rhode Island
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1073 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-60.1
(a) Nothing in this section shall be construed to reduce or limit any existing right to purchase and own firearms and/or ammunition or to provide authority to any state or local agency to infringe upon the privacy of any family, home or business except by lawful warrant.
Effective:
2024-06-13
Rhode Island
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1011 — negligent storage
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-60.1
(A) Nothing in this section shall be construed to reduce or limit any existing right to purchase and own firearms and/or ammunition or to provide authority to any state or local agency to infringe upon the privacy of any family, home or business except by lawful warrant.
Effective:
1995-06-19
Tennessee
child access laws
handgun Restrictive
TN1015 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1320
(a) It is an offense for a person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly to provide a handgun with or without remuneration to any person that the person providing the handgun knows or has reason to believe is a juvenile in violation of § 39-17-1319.
Effective:
1994-04-15
Texas
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
TX1008 — negligent storage
Citation:
Texas Penal Code § 46.13
A person commits an offense if a child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm and the person with criminal negligence: (1) failed to secure the firearm; or (2) left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access.
Effective:
1995-09-01
Utah
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
UT1010 — intentional, reckless, or knowing provision
Citation:
Utah Code Ann. § 76-10-509.6
(1) A parent or guardian may not intentionally or knowingly provide a firearm to, or permit the possession of a firearm by, any minor who has been convicted of a crime of violence or any minor who has been adjudicated in juvenile court for an offense which would constitute a crime of violence if the minor were an adult.
Effective:
1993-10-21
Vermont
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
VT1049 — negligent storage
Citation:
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4024 (a)
(a)(1) A person who stores or keeps a firearm within any premises that are under the person's custody or control, and who knows or reasonably should know that a child or prohibited person is likely to gain access to the firearm, shall be: (A) imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both, if a child or prohibited person gains access to the firearm and uses it in the commission of a...
Effective:
2023-07-01