Washington HB1152 establishes secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

Washington HB1152 mandates secure storage of firearms in vehicles and residences to enhance public safety. It requires pistols to be stored unloaded in opaque, locked, hard-sided containers concealed from view outside the vehicle, with the vehicle locked. Rifles and shotguns must also be stored unloaded in locked containers, with soft-sided containers needing a trigger lock. Exemptions include antique firearms and certain lawful activities. Violations carry misdemeanor to class C felony penalties, depending on the circumstances.

Washington HB1152 establishes secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.

Washington HB1152 mandates secure storage of firearms in vehicles and residences to enhance public safety. It requires pistols to be stored unloaded in opaque, locked, hard-sided containers concealed from view outside the vehicle, with the vehicle locked. Rifles and shotguns must also be stored unloaded in locked containers, with soft-sided containers needing a trigger lock. Exemptions include antique firearms and certain lawful activities. Violations carry misdemeanor to class C felony penalties, depending on the circumstances.