Storage of Handgun

Sec. 179.054. STORAGE OF HANDGUN. (a) A first responder who enters a location where carrying a handgun is prohibited by federal law or otherwise shall use a device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code, to secure and store the handgun. (b) A first responder is responsible for procuring the device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code, or for reimbursing the first responder's employer or supervisor for the use of a device provided by the employer or supervisor. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.002(16), eff. September 1, 2023.