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H. Special duty of firearms dealers involving minors
Texas law requires that a dealer of firearms post in a conspicuous
place on the premises where the dealer conducts his business a sign
that contains the following warning written in block letters, not less
than one inch in height:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN
UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE
LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
Tex. Penal Code § 46.13(g)
Federal law requires that FFLs who deliver handguns to non-licensees
display at their licensed premises (including temporary business
locations at gun shows) signs that customers can readily see. These
signs are provided by the ATF and contain the following language:
1) the misuse of handguns is a leading contributor to juvenile
violence and fatalities.
2) safely storing and securing firearms away from children will
help prevent the unlawful possession of handguns by juveniles,
stop accidents, and save lives.
3) federal law prohibits, except in certain limited circumstances,
anyone under 18 years of age from knowingly possessing a
handgun, or any person from transferring a handgun to a person
under 18.
4) a knowing violation of the prohibition against selling, delivering,
or otherwise transferring a handgun to a person under the age
of 18 is, under certain circumstances, punishable by up to 10
years in prison.
See 27 CFR § 478.103(b).
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