Bill · H.R. 1097· House(119-HR-1097)
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SECURE Firearm Storage Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code regarding firearms. It would require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to follow specific security requirements for their inventory, business records, and premises. These requirements include specific methods for storing firearms when a business is closed, such as using steel rods, safes, or vaults. The bill also mandates secure storage for paper business records. Additionally, it grants the Attorney General authority to regulate further security measures like alarms or cameras.
Yes
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+6
The bill mandates specific, high-security methods for storing firearm inventory to prevent theft.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands the Attorney General's authority to regulate firearm business security and impose penalties.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to reduce the risk of firearm theft from business premises through enhanced storage requirements.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
Licensees face new compliance costs, potential civil penalties of up to $10,000, and the risk of license revocation.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-4
The bill imposes new, costly security and storage requirements on firearms licensees.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-3
The bill imposes significant new regulatory burdens and penalties on legal firearm dealers and manufacturers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Firearm Inventory Security: Licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers must store firearms in specific ways, such as using a hardened steel rod through the trigger guard or using a locked fireproof safe, locked gun cabinet, or locked vault (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Business Record Protection: The bill requires that paper records of business inventory, transactions, and firearm dispositions be stored in a secure location like a locked fireproof safe or vault when the business is closed (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Reduced Risk of Theft: The Attorney General is empowered to prescribe additional security requirements, such as alarm and security camera systems or site hardening, to reduce the risk of theft at business premises (Section 2(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties: Licensees who violate the new security requirements or regulations may face civil penalties of at least $1,000 and up to $10,000 for a first violation (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i)).
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License Suspension: For a second violation or related series of violations on the same date, the licensee's license shall be suspended until the violation is cured (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(ii)).
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License Revocation: For a third violation or related series of violations on the same date, the licensee's license shall be revoked (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(iii)).
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New Compliance Obligations: Applicants must now include a description in their applications explaining how they plan to comply with the new security requirements (Section 2(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+6Improves Second Amendment Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+3Good For Business Owners-5
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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