Ethan's Law mandates safe firearm storage to prevent minors and ineligible residents from accessing firearms.
Ethan's Law amends federal law to require the safe storage of firearms, making it unlawful to store firearms where minors or ineligible residents can access them. The bill includes enhanced penalties for violations leading to injury or death. It also establishes a Firearm Safe Storage Program to provide grants to states and tribes that enact laws requiring safe firearm storage. The bill emphasizes the importance of secure storage to prevent unintentional shootings and the negative impact of gun violence on communities and the economy.
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