NJ A2565

Upgrades the offense of allowing a minor to access an improperly stored firearm from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the third degree (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine).

Raises the definition of "minor" from under 16 years old to under 18 years old for firearm access prevention purposes.

Creates second-degree felony liability (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for adults who facilitate a minor's firearm access when that minor subsequently uses the firearm to commit a crime, treating the weapon as a "community gun."

Expands the child access prevention law to cover firearms stored in motor vehicles and removes the requirement that the firearm be loaded.

Clarifies the "community gun" definition to explicitly include family members and household members, and specifies that criminal activity may be carried out jointly or individually.