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A safe-storage statute is a law that says people can't leave guns where kids can get to them. This is to keep children safe and prevent accidents. It's also called a child-access prevention statute.
Definition: A safe-storage statute is a law that makes it illegal for individuals to leave firearms unattended in places where children can easily access them. This law is also known as a child-access prevention statute.
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The examples illustrate how a safe-storage statute is designed to prevent accidental shootings involving children. By requiring gun owners to store their firearms in a secure location, the law aims to reduce the risk of children accessing and mishandling guns.