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NY A00381
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
Summary of A00381 - Safe Weapon Storage Act
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Requires gun owners to store weapons in a locked safe storage depository or with an attached safety locking device when not in immediate possession or control.
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Creates four criminal offenses: failure to store safely in second degree (violation), first degree (Class A misdemeanor), aggravated failure in second degree when weapon is removed by another person (Class A misdemeanor), and aggravated failure in first degree when weapon discharge causes injury or death (Class E felony).
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Mandates that sellers provide a safety locking device or safe storage depository and a warning notice to all weapon purchasers at time of transfer.
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Requires licensing officers to issue a warning notice in 24-point type to all firearm license applicants upon issuance or renewal.
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Does not apply to licensed weapon manufacturers and does not preempt local laws that are equally or more restrictive than state requirements.
Legislative Description
Requires the safe storage of all guns, either in a safe or with a locking device, and provides penalties for simple and complex violations (removal from premises, injury or death results); requires notices to be furnished upon transfer of guns and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines guns as weapons in the form of rifles, shotguns, and firearms; enacts the "safe gun storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Last Action
referred to codes
1/5/2011