Bill > HB337

This bill amends Ohio Revised Code section 2923.25 to require federally licensed firearms dealers to not just offer trigger locks for sale, but to actually provide and attach an appropriate trigger lock to each firearm at the time of sale. The bill removes language about simply offering a lock for sale and instead mandates that dealers must physically attach a trigger lock to the firearm being purchased. Additionally, dealers are still required to post safety posters and make safety brochures available to purchasers, and the bill maintains the existing definition of "federally licensed firearms dealer" from section 5502.63 of the Revised Code. The legislation aims to enhance firearm safety by ensuring that every firearm sold by a licensed dealer comes with a functional trigger lock already attached, which can help prevent accidental discharges and unauthorized use, particularly by children or other individuals who should not have access to the weapon.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb337