Secure firearms storage for dealers.
Summary
Defines the following terms as related to the secure storage of firearms: (1) "Firearm". (2) "Receiver". (3) "Securely store". Amends the statutory definition of "dealer" to include any person who holds himself or herself out as a buyer and seller of firearms on a regular and continuing basis. Requires a dealer to securely store any firearm in or on the premises of the dealer's fixed place of business during nonbusiness hours. Provides that a dealer who knowingly or intentionally fails to securely store a firearm located in or on the premises of the dealer's fixed place of business during nonbusiness hours commits a Class B infraction. Enhances the offense to a: (1) Class A infraction if the dealer has a prior unrelated adjudication for the offense; or (2) Class A misdemeanor if the dealer has two or more prior unrelated adjudications or convictions for the offense. Prohibits certain defenses. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2020
Last action Jan 6, 2020
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
WB
Woody Burton
RRepublican
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