Pennsylvania HB2244 amends the state's firearms law to require secure storage of firearms and imposes civil and criminal penalties for failure to do.

Pennsylvania HB2244 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to mandate that firearm possessors ensure their firearms are securely stored when not in use. A firearm is considered securely stored if it is either in a properly locked gun safe or out of plain sight with a properly engaged locking device. The bill also requires retailers to display a notice informing customers that they must securely store their firearms. Failure to do so can result in criminal prosecution and civil liability if a minor or unauthorized user gains possession of the firearm.

Pennsylvania HB2244 amends the state's firearms law to require secure storage of firearms and imposes civil and criminal penalties for failure to do.

Pennsylvania HB2244 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to mandate that firearm possessors ensure their firearms are securely stored when not in use. A firearm is considered securely stored if it is either in a properly locked gun safe or out of plain sight with a properly engaged locking device. The bill also requires retailers to display a notice informing customers that they must securely store their firearms. Failure to do so can result in criminal prosecution and civil liability if a minor or unauthorized user gains possession of the firearm.