California AB1974 establishes a voluntary firearm storage program for law enforcement agencies to prevent firearm violence and suicide.

California AB1974 allows law enforcement agencies to create voluntary firearm storage programs. Individuals can transfer custody of their firearms to local law enforcement for temporary safekeeping. The program aims to prevent firearm violence, suicide, and other injuries. Law enforcement agencies are not liable for damage to firearms during storage. The program includes clear instructions for firearm return, donation, or destruction. Firearms may be stored for up to one year. If not retrieved, firearms can be destroyed, donated, or transferred to a licensed dealer.

California AB1974 establishes a voluntary firearm storage program for law enforcement agencies to prevent firearm violence and suicide.

California AB1974 allows law enforcement agencies to create voluntary firearm storage programs. Individuals can transfer custody of their firearms to local law enforcement for temporary safekeeping. The program aims to prevent firearm violence, suicide, and other injuries. Law enforcement agencies are not liable for damage to firearms during storage. The program includes clear instructions for firearm return, donation, or destruction. Firearms may be stored for up to one year. If not retrieved, firearms can be destroyed, donated, or transferred to a licensed dealer.