Contains whereas clauses.
Amends GS 14-315.1 (Storage of firearms to protect minors) to remove ambiguities by eliminating the requirement to store a firearm “in a condition that the firearm can be discharged.” Makes it a Class A1 (was, Class 1) misdemeanor offense to violate the statute. Specifies that a violation of the statute exists when a minor does any of (1) possesses the firearm on educational property or extracurricular activities, (2) exhibits the firearm in a public place in a careless or threatening manner, (3) causes personal injury or death with the firearm that is not in self-defense, or (4) uses the firearm in the commission of a crime.
Effective and applicable to offenses on or after December 1, 2025.
CLARIFY FIREARM STORAGE LAW.
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AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE LAW REQUIRING THE STORAGE OF FIREARMS TO PROTECT MINORS APPLIES TO FIREARMS THAT ARE LOADED AND UNLOADED.Intro. by Rubin, Helfrich, A. Jones, Clark.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 2 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 2 Apr 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 643
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Bill H 643 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 3 2025 - View Summary
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