Bill > HB581

This bill proposes new firearm safety regulations in Kentucky that require gun owners to securely store firearms and report their loss or theft. Specifically, the bill defines a "safe storage depository" as a locked container that prevents unauthorized access and mandates that firearm owners either store their weapons in such a container or use a gun-locking device that renders the firearm inoperable when not in the owner's immediate possession. Additionally, the bill requires firearm owners and ammunition sellers to report any loss or theft of firearms or ammunition to law enforcement within 24 hours, providing detailed information about the firearm or ammunition such as caliber, make, model, and serial number. The law enforcement agency receiving such a report must then enter the information into the National Crime Information Center database. Violations of these new requirements would be classified as Class A misdemeanors, which could result in potential fines and/or jail time. The bill aims to enhance firearm safety by reducing the risk of unauthorized access to firearms and improving tracking of lost or stolen weapons.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb581.html