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Safe gun storage is an important precautionary measure in Arizona, as firearms can be dangerous if left unsupervised. Gun storage is used to ensure responsible use, maintain order in the home, protect the firearm from theft or misuse, and prevent an unauthorized person from potentially causing harm to themselves or others.
In particular, Arizona’s negligent gun storage laws are lax, and the state does not require gun owners to store their firearms in a locked safe or other secure container when not in use. While this law may make it easier for gun owners to access their firearms, it can also increase the risk of accidental shootings and gun thefts. In addition, leaving weapons in an unlocked or unsecured location can give access to minors and increase the likelihood of accidental shootings.
With this in mind, Arizona gun owners need to prioritize secure gun storage to reduce the likelihood of misuse, accidental shootings, and unauthorized access. Being a responsible gun owner begins with ensuring your weapon is kept secure and safe while not in use. Not securing your weapon properly can lead to accidents and expose an owner to liability and legal consequences.
Keeping our children safe is the solemn responsibility of every parent. Child prevention from access to firearms can be a difficult and complex issue in many households. There is much to consider when it comes to safeguarding and preventing children from gaining access to deadly weapons. The best way to ensure safety is to establish clear policies and rules for firearms that all family members can adhere to.
It is important that you have a storage solution for guns that is secure and childproof. Consider storing firearms in a locked safe or closet. Biometric, electronic, and trigger locks can offer additional layers of security. Keep ammunition for the firearms in a separate place, locked and out of reach. Educate children on the danger of firearms and the consequences of playing with firearms, and make sure they know to tell an adult if they see a gun.
Trigger locks are another great way to ensure that children can’t use a firearm if they happen to find it in the home. Installing a trigger lock prevents an unauthorized person from firing or loading your firearm. The locks come in a range of styles, including trigger shoes. This type of trigger lock is designed to clamp down around the trigger or the trigger housing. Another popular style is a cable lock, which prevents shotguns and rifles from being fired.
Arizona doesn’t have a firearm storage law that imposes a penalty on someone who fails to secure an unattended firearm and leaves it accessible to an unsupervised minor. However, a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 18 can be found jointly and severally liable for any fines or civil damages resulting from the unauthorized use of their firearm by a minor.
Nothing can soothe the anguish and sorrow one feels after an accidental shooting, but if you or a loved one has been injured due to negligent gun storage of another, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries. Reach out to the gun injury lawyers at Torgenson Law for a free case evaluation and the steps you need to take to present a case.
In Arizona, a parent could face serious legal consequences if a child gains unauthorized access to a gun. Depending on the specifics of the case, this could range from a misdemeanor to felony-level charges. For example, if the parent of the child who gained unauthorized access to the gun was found to be negligent in keeping the gun out of the hands of the child, they could face charges of child endangerment. This could be charged as a potential misdemeanor or even a felony charge of child endangerment with a deadly weapon.
Additionally, if the child involved in this unauthorized access was under the age of 16, the parent could possibly be charged with the underlying felony offense of unlawfully transferring a handgun to a minor under the age of 16. Violation of this law can potentially carry a minimum sentence of two years in prison.
The particular circumstances of each case being considered are key to understanding the exact legal consequences the parent will face. However, regardless of the elements, any time a child can gain unfettered access to a gun without their parents’ permission, the parent will almost certainly face ramifications for the child’s actions.
Storing firearms safely in the home is an essential part of gun ownership. It is important to ensure firearms are kept away from children and unauthorized adults.
To ensure you are in compliance with Arizona’s negligent gun storage laws, there are some steps you can follow to make sure all of your firearms are stored safely in your home.
The first and best way to store firearms is to use a gun safe. A gun safe is a secure and locked metal box designed to store multiple firearms and ammunition separately. It prevents children and unauthorized adults from accessing firearms. Making sure the gun safe is bolted to the floor adds an extra layer of protection by preventing theft.
Another option is a gun cabinet. A gun cabinet is a locked cabinet designed to store multiple firearms. Gun cabinets are an effective way to store firearms, but they may not be as secure as a gun safe. Gun cabinets may also be difficult to mount and secure to the wall, making them an easier target for theft.
Owners can also use a keypad-locking storage box. The keypad locking storage is a small plastic, metal, or wood box locked with a combination code or biometric scanner. These keypad-locking storage boxes allow a full-size handgun to be stored safely and securely. This is a good option for small firearms where the owner needs quick access, but it is not as secure as a gun safe or gun cabinet.
It is also important to make sure that firearms are unloaded and stored with a trigger lock or cable lock. Also, ammunition should be stored separately from firearms. Storing firearms in the home can be done safely when the right precautions are taken, and following these methods will ensure that your family members and visitors stay safe while in your home.
If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence, the gun accident attorneys at Torgenson Law can identify if laws were broken and help build a case that puts you on a path to obtaining compensation for your pain and suffering.
We can start with a free case evaluation and help you decide which steps to take next. Please call us at 602-726-0747 or reach out to us online today.
