Florida Law . . .
Section 790.174, Florida Statutes, requires a loaded firearm in the home to be stored in a locked box container or secured with a trigger lock if the owner reasonably knows that a child under the age of 16 can gain access to the firearm. A violation of this law is a second degree misdemeanor punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Locking Devices
Storage Devices
Carry Case
Good for casual storage and transportation. Provides little to no security
Storage Vault
Good for moderate storage. Provides minimal security.
Safe
Provides the maximum security for both guns and ammunition. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately.
Question:
The storage device that provides the greatest security of your firearms is a: (Select the one correct answer.)
- Gun lock
- Trigger lock
- Carry case
- Safe
Discussion: There are various methods and devices for transporting and storing a gun. Devices that prevent the unauthorized use of a firearm, but provide little to no protection against theft are the cable lock and the trigger lock. Both satisfy the provisions of Florida Statute 790.174 for securing a firearm, in the presence of minors. – The correct answer is: (4) Safe
Question:
Under Florida law, failure to secure a firearm, resulting in a minor accessing it can result in arrest and a criminal charge of a: (Select the one correct answer.)
- Felony and up to 5 years imprisonment
- Felony, imprisonment and up to a $50,000 fine
- 2nd degree misdemeanor, with a fine up to $15,000
- The confiscation of your guns and jail time
Discussion: As a gun owner, it is your responsibility to keep your gun(s) out of the hands of unauthorized persons. Failure to do so can not only result in the loss off your gun(s), by theft or confiscation, it can result in serious injury or death. Failure to secure your firearms, preventing them from assess by a minor can result in a criminal record and a hefty fine. – The correct answer is: (3) 2nd degree misdemeanor, with a fine up to $15,000
Question:
It is recommended that guns and ammunition be stored separately. (Select the one correct answer.)
- TRUE
- FALSE
Discussion: Guns and ammunition should be stored in a cool, dry location. Preferably, in a humidity controlled safe. Guns not used for home defense, should be stored unloaded in a locked safe. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. – The correct answer is: (1) True
Question:
When there are children in the house under the age 18, Florida law requires all guns be either disabled with a cable or trigger lock or be in a locked safe . (Select the one correct answer.)
- TRUE
- FALSE
Discussion: As a gun owner, you are responsible for the security of your firearms. To prevent access by unauthorize persons, it is recommended that all firearms not used for defensive purposes be stored in a locked safe. Florid law requires that if there are children in the home under the age of 16, be either disabled with a cable or trigger locked, or be stored in a locked safe. – The correct answer is: (2) FALSE