FL H0159

Handguns in unoccupied, unsecured vehicles or vessels must be kept from ordinary view and either secured with a device affixed to the vehicle/vessel or locked in a trunk, glove box, or other locked container, effective October 1, 2026

Law enforcement agencies are required to conduct promotional campaigns educating the public and handgun owners about the new storage requirements

Firearms education, safety, and training courses required for concealed carry licenses must include instruction on the vehicle/vessel storage requirements

Retail firearm sellers must provide written warnings and post conspicuous signs at purchase counters informing buyers of both the new vehicle storage rules and existing laws about firearm access by minors

Legislative findings cite that gun thefts from cars have tripled in the last decade, with over half of all gun thefts in 2022 occurring from vehicles, and guns are most commonly stolen from cars parked at residences