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[–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Guns kept in a car usually aren't required to be locked up if the car itself is locked.

Common sense requires it if there is a chance you'll be leaving a toddler alone with it.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago*

    Agreed. Unfortunately the law and common sense don't always align. Maybe the father could be charged with reckless endangerment or some sort of neglect - I'm only saying there probably isn't a direct firearm storage statute that was violated here.

    Edit: Sadly, it'd probably be easier to charge him for leaving the kid in the car based on how hot it was, with the gun storage issue maybe as an aggravating factor.

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