Storage & Child Access
What can happen if you keep a firearm on your premises and a child under 18 obtains and uses it?
Answer
You may be guilty of a misdemeanor or felony
You may be guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony if you keep a firearm within any premises under your custody or control and a child under 18 obtains and uses it, resulting in injury or death, or carries it to a public place.
Source: Chapter 2: Firearm Owner Responsibility
Not the answer
- You may be ordered to forfeit the firearm to DOJ
- You may only be fined but not criminally charged
- You may be required to retake the FSC written test
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