(a) It is unlawful for any person to keep or possess any firearm or ammunition in his home if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 18 years is likely to gain access to the firearm or ammunition, unless:
(1) the person is physically present in the home and the firearm is either being held by the person or is physically secured on the person's body;
(2) the firearm is secured by a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render a firearm temporarily inoperable; or
(3) the firearm and ammunition are placed in a securely locked box or container.
(b) No person shall be punished for a violation of this section under the following circumstances:
(1) if the minor gains access to the firearm and uses it in a lawful act of self-defense or defense of another; or
(2) if the minor gains access to the firearm because of an unlawful entry of the premises by the minor or another person.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to peace officers.
(Added Coun. J. 7-2-10, p. 96234, § 4)