Firearms; storage requirements provided; criminal penalty for violation resulting in possession by minor under certain circumstances, subject to exceptions

HB 103 requires parents or legal guardians to store firearms securely (e.g., in a locked box or with a trigger lock) to prevent minors from accessing them. If a minor unlawfully possesses an unsecured firearm on public school grounds due to the guardian’s failure to secure it, the guardian faces a Class A misdemeanor charge. The law includes exceptions for minors possessing firearms under existing statutes or in school parking areas. This directly affects parents/guardians of minors in Alabama, with the law taking effect October 1, 2025.