SB2815

Mississippi SB2815 creates a minimum duty of care for firearm storage and criminalizes negligent storage.

Mississippi SB2815 defines terms like "immediately controlled" and "securely stored firearm." It establishes a minimum standard of care for firearm storage and creates the crime of negligent storage of a firearm. This includes criminal penalties for those who knowingly or recklessly store a firearm in an unsecured manner, leading to a minor accessing and discharging it. Exceptions include lawful hunting, sporting, or agricultural activities with parental permission and supervision, or if the minor is under the owner's immediate control.