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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

2C:58-15. Minors Access to a Loaded Firearm; Penalty, Co

2C:58-15. Minors Access to a Loaded Firearm; Penalty, Co


1. 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 persons 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 firearm with a trigger lock.



b. This section shall not apply:



(1) To activities authorized by section 14 of P.L.1979, c.179, (C.2C:58-6.1), concerning the lawful use of a firearm by a minor; or

(2) Under circumstances where a minor obtained a firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person.

c. As used in this act, minor means a person under the age of 16.
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