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Requires Secure Storage for Firearms
Recent Bills/Requires Secure Storage for Firearms

Requires Secure Storage for Firearms

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S795)
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Why This Matters

This bill requires gun dealers to securely store their firearms and business records to prevent theft and improve safety.

If you own a gun shop, you must secure all firearms and records to avoid penalties starting in 2025.
Who this affects
firearm importers · firearm manufacturers · firearm dealers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Federally licensed gun dealers must securely store firearms when their business is closed.
  2. 2Firearms must be locked with specific methods, such as hardened steel rods or in locked safes.
  3. 3Dealers must also secure their business records in locked and fireproof locations.
  4. 4The Attorney General can set additional security rules for firearm businesses.
  5. 5Violations of these security requirements can lead to penalties for the dealers.
Read the detailed summary

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer. Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records. A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S795)

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