Florida H0159 amends firearm storage laws to require secure storage of handguns in private vehicles and vessels.

Florida H0159 amends the state's firearm storage laws to mandate that handguns must be securely stored in private vehicles and vessels. Specifically, handguns cannot be left in an unsecured, unoccupied vehicle unless they are out of sight, locked in a container, or secured with a device. The bill also requires sellers to provide written warnings about the dangers of leaving firearms accessible to minors. Additionally, it mandates that firearms education courses include instruction on these storage requirements. The changes aim to reduce juvenile theft of firearms from vehicles and vessels.

Florida H0159 amends firearm storage laws to require secure storage of handguns in private vehicles and vessels.

Florida H0159 amends the state's firearm storage laws to mandate that handguns must be securely stored in private vehicles and vessels. Specifically, handguns cannot be left in an unsecured, unoccupied vehicle unless they are out of sight, locked in a container, or secured with a device. The bill also requires sellers to provide written warnings about the dangers of leaving firearms accessible to minors. Additionally, it mandates that firearms education courses include instruction on these storage requirements. The changes aim to reduce juvenile theft of firearms from vehicles and vessels.