New gun law proposed for NJ: Mandating safe storage in homes
New gun law proposed for NJ: Mandating safe storage in homes TRENTON — To enhance gun safety in New Jersey, a state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would mandate safe storage of firearms. Assemblywoman Joann Downey, D-Monmouth, said current law calls for storage requirements and penalties if a minor accesses a loaded firearm. But there is no general requirement for storing firearms when not in use. This bill will establish penalties for improper storage of a firearm that would result in access of a firearm. It requires a warning to be issued to firearm purchasers, said Downey. I...