Gun safety and education is everyone's responsibility.
Connecticut Gun Owners
Connecticut General Statute 29-37i mandates:
No person shall store or keep any loaded firearm on any premises under such person’s control if such person knows or reasonably should know that (1) a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor, (2) a resident of the premises is ineligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law, or (3) a resident of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or herself or to other individuals, unless such person (A) keeps the firearm in a securely locked box or other container or in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or (B) carries the firearm on his or her person or within such close proximity thereto that such person can readily retrieve and use the firearm as if such person carrying the firearm on his or her person. For the purposes of this section, “minor” means any person under the age of sixteen years.
Firearm Safety Tips for Families and Children
- Firearm and Child Safety Tips
- Talking to Your Child About Gun Safety
- Eddie Eagle - Does Your Child Know What To Do If He Or She Finds A Gun (video)
