NJ Law on storage:
Summary:
A gun lock must be sold with each gun. The gun must be locked when it leaves the store for the first time. The gunshop must have a large sign that reads something along the lines of "It's a crime to leave a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor"
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2C:58-15. Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions
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.
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Notes:
A) This only applies to LOADED firearms
B) Putting a trigger lock on a LOADED firearm is a really good way to cause an uncontrolled discharge of said firearm.
C) Minors for this purpose are under 16.
Conclusion: Daddums will get off with a good lawyer, expect more safe storage laws coming soon.
