HB 1424 - DIGEST

     Declares that a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child obtains possession of the loaded firearm.

     Does not apply if:  (1) The firearm is secured in a locked box, gun safe, other secure locked storage space, or secured with a lock or any device that prevents the firearm from discharging;

     (2) the child's access to the firearm is supervised by an adult;

     (3) the child's access to the firearm was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry; or

     (4) the child's access to the firearm was in accordance with RCW 9.41.042.

     Provides that, when selling any firearm, every dealer shall offer to sell or give the purchaser a locked box, gun safe, a lock, or any device that prevents the firearm from discharging.