CLARIFY FIREARM STORAGE LAW.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 643 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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)
H 643

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 3 2025 - View Summary

    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.