S.F. No. 2269 Summary

• Extends firearm permit waiting period from 7 days to 28 days for law enforcement approval of transferee permits.

• Requires all pistol and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon transfers to be conducted through federally licensed firearms dealers, with dealers authorized to charge up to $25 for facilitating the transfer.

• Mandates firearms training certification within 5 years prior to firearm transfer; acceptable proof includes hunter safety certificates, valid carry permits, or completion of certified instructor courses covering safe use, storage, and legal aspects.

• Establishes safe storage requirements for all firearms: must be stored unloaded with a locking device and separately from ammunition; firearms cannot be transferred without providing a locking device unless transferee provides proof of ownership.

• Creates criminal penalties: gross misdemeanor for firearm transfers in violation of new requirements; felony for transfers to persons under 18 or for providing false training certificates; misdemeanor for violations of storage or training requirements.