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VA · HB871FINAL · 14 COSPONSORS

Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.

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Plain-English Summary

Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty. Provides that any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. Under the bill, any person who violates thi…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

Who it affects
Parent / guardian

Must store firearms and ammunition in a locked container inaccessible to minors if a minor is present in the residence.

Formerly incarcerated or family of

Must ensure firearms and ammunition are stored in a locked container inaccessible to them if they are prohibited from possessing a firearm and present in a residence.

AI-extracted
Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Must store firearms and ammunition in a locked container inaccessible to minors if a minor is present in the residence.

    Provides that any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person.· Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty.
  • Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Must ensure firearms and ammunition are stored in a locked container inaccessible to them if they are prohibited from possessing a firearm and present in a residence.

    Provides that any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person.· Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty.
What the Bill Does
  • Requires firearms and ammunition to be stored in a locked container inaccessible to minors or persons prohibited from possessing firearms when such individuals are present in the residence.
  • Establishes penalties for violations of the firearm storage requirements.
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