{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-2c-58-15","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-15","heading":"Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions","body":"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:\n(1)  Stores the firearm in a securely locked box or container;\n(2)  Stores the firearm in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or\n(3)  Secures the firearm with a trigger lock.\nb.   This section shall not apply:\n(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\n(2)  Under circumstances where a minor obtained a firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person.\nc.   As used in this act, \"minor\" means a person under the age of 16.\nL.1991,c.397,s.1.","path":["TITLE 2C THE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"d4b5fd23b6c4a4e86cd112364923702895061098aed030ccd33985d78e980f3d","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-2c-58-14.1","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-2c-58-16"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}