New Jersey statute

N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15 — Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions

Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

Part of Chapter 58, New Jersey Statutes.

Criminal charges under this statute

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions

Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15

Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.

N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15Primary source, current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22

1. a. A person who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to a loaded firearm at a premises under the person's control commits a disorderly persons offense if a minor gains access to the firearm, unless the person: (1) Stores the firearm in a securely locked box or container; (2) Stores the firearm in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or (3) Secures the firearm with a trigger lock. b. This section shall not apply: (1) To activities authorized by section 14 of P.L.1979, c.179, (C.2C:58-6.1), concerning the lawful use of a firearm by a minor; or (2) Under circumstances where a minor obtained a firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person. c. As used in this act, "minor" means a person under the age of 16. L.1991,c.397,s.1.

Official sources

justia: N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15

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Questions this section answers

Is minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions a crime in New Jersey?

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15.

Which New Jersey statute covers minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions?

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15 (Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.