Bill · H.R. 1272· House(119-HR-1272)
Secure Storage Information Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/12/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mikie Sherrill
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Secure Storage Information Act of 2025 requires Federal firearms licensees to provide specific secure storage information to people purchasing firearms. This information must include instructions on storing firearms unloaded and separately from ammunition, as well as data regarding the risks of unsecured firearms. The bill also mandates that certain licensees offer a variety of secure gun storage or safety devices for purchase. Additionally, the act creates a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase a qualified gun safe. This credit is capped at $500 total.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill implements new safety information requirements and financial incentives for secure firearm storage.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill promotes secure storage to prevent unauthorized access by children.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+3
The bill provides a tax credit to subsidize the purchase of secure gun storage.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill imposes new compliance requirements on federal firearms licensees.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of Safety: Federal firearms licensees will be required to provide information regarding the importance of secure storage, including data on risks related to firearm suicide, homicide, assault, school violence, and theft (Section 2).
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Guidance on Secure Storage: People purchasing firearms will receive specific guidance on storing firearms unloaded and out of reach of unauthorized persons, as well as information on the advantages of various storage devices (Section 2).
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Increased Availability of Storage Options: Federal firearms licensees will be required to have a variety of secure gun storage or safety devices available for purchase in their stores (Section 3).
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Financial Incentive for Secure Storage: Individuals can receive a tax credit for the amounts paid to purchase a qualified gun safe, which is a device designed for the secure and fully-contained storage of firearms (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Requirements for Licensees: It will be unlawful for licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers to sell, deliver, or transfer a firearm to any person unless the specific secure storage information prescribed by the Attorney General is provided (Section 2).
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Tax Credit Limitations: The gun safe credit is limited to a maximum of $500 over the aggregate credits allowed for a taxpayer across all prior taxable years (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Gun Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Students+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia