SB1329 Carrying concealed weapons; secured storage of firearms in unattended vehicles, penalty.

↓Restricts gun access model confidence 90%

Adds requirements to store firearms in locked, opaque, affixed, non-visible containers inside locked unattended vehicles on public property, with civil and criminal penalties for violations including failure to report thefts, so more restrictions on firearm storage.

Any person who stores or leaves a firearm in an unattended vehicle shall: 1. Store such firearm in a locked box or container inside the vehicle; 2. Ensure that such locked box or container is not visible from outside of the vehicle; 3. Ensure that such locked box or container is affixed to the interior of the vehicle; and 4. Ensure that the vehicle is locked.

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 85%

Removes the exception allowing a person who may lawfully possess a firearm to carry a handgun secured in a container or compartment in a personal private motor vehicle or vessel without a concealed handgun permit, so more restrictions on carrying firearms in vehicles.

[deleted: Any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel; 9.]

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 80%

Requires reporting of any theft or loss of a firearm from a vehicle to law enforcement, with misdemeanor penalties for failure to report (higher if the firearm is obtained by another person), so more restrictions related to firearm security and accountability.

Any theft or loss of a firearm from a vehicle shall be reported to law enforcement. Any person who fails to report the theft or loss of a firearm and otherwise violates the provisions of this subsection or subsection C is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. Any person who violates this subsection and another person obtains the firearm is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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