FIREARM IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE/SAFELY STORE.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 815 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 16, 2019
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND THE FIREARM IS SECURED OR OTHERWISE SAFELY STORED.
Intro. by Morey, Clark, Harrison, Martin.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 18 2019)

Bill History:

H 815

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 16 2019 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 14-269.9 to make it a Class 2 misdemeanor to leave a firearm in an unattended vehicle unless the vehicle is locked and the firearm is either (1) secured with a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the firearm or (2) in a locked container. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2019.