Illinois Safe Gun Storage Act mandates firearm owners to secure firearms where minors or prohibited persons might access them.
The Safe Gun Storage Act in Illinois requires firearm owners to ensure firearms are not accessible to minors or prohibited persons. It mandates that firearms be stored securely when there is a risk of access by minors, at-risk individuals, or those prohibited from possessing firearms. The Act also requires firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 48 hours. It amends existing laws to include these provisions, effective January 1, 2026.
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