• Firearms must be responsibly and securely stored when they are not in use to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and other unauthorized users.

• Unlawful storage of a firearm is defined as storage of a firearm in a manner that the person knows or should know:

• That a juvenile can gain access to the firearm without the permission of parent or guardian;

• The resident of the premises is ineligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law.

• Tip: Store firearms locked and unloaded when not in use and use gun safes, lock boxes or quality locking devices. Store ammunition separate from firearms.
  

Safe Storage of Firearms (HB 21-1106)

Firearm Vehicle Storage (HB 24-1348)

• Must report a lost or stolen firearm to a law enforcement agency within 5 days of discovering the firearm is lost or stolen.

• Law Enforcement agencies that receive a report of a lost or stolen firearm must enter information in the CBI crime information database.

• First offense is civil offense, $25 fine

• Second and subsequent  offenses is a misdemeanor, maximum $500 fine.

Lost or Stolen Firearm (HB 21-078)

WHY: By delaying access to firearms for those who chose to voluntarily participate on a do-not-sell list, it is reasonable to expect a reduction in overall suicide risk

• A person may voluntarily waive the right to purchase a firearm. 

• While the waiver is in effect, the bureau shall deny the transfer of a firearm to a person who voluntarily waived the right to purchase a firearm.  

• A person who voluntarily waives the right to purchase a firearm may designate one or more contact persons who will be contacted if the person attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver is in effect or if the person revokes the voluntary waiver.

Voluntary Waiver (SB 25-034)