(a) No person, in acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any dangerous ordnance, shall negligently fail to take proper precautions:
(1) To secure the dangerous ordnance against theft or against its acquisition or use by any unauthorized or incompetent person;
(2) To insure the safety of persons and property.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of failure to secure dangerous ordnance, a misdemeanor of the second degree. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(ORC 2923.19)