Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025

Financial Incentives for Gun Disposal: Gun dealers participating in the program must load smart prepaid cards with 125 percent of the market value of a gun, or potentially more if the gun has been altered to increase its value (Section 105(b)(2)).

Gun and Ammunition Removal: The bill requires that at least 5 percent of grant funds be used to destroy the guns, including all parts, components, and accessories, as well as ammunition collected through the program (Section 105(a)(2)).

Incentives for Dealer Participation: The Director may allow grant funds to be used to provide monetary or other incentives to gun dealers to encourage them to participate in the buyback programs (Section 105(d)).

Strict Restrictions on Card Use: Individuals are prohibited from using the smart prepaid cards to purchase guns or ammunition, and they cannot accept these cards in the transfer or loan of a gun or ammunition (Section 104(c)(1)).

Severe Financial Penalties: Anyone who violates the prohibition on using a smart prepaid card to acquire or transfer a firearm or ammunition must pay the Director an amount equal to the value of the prohibited sale (Section 104(c)(2)). Additionally, using such a card in connection with a firearm or ammunition transfer can result in a fine of up to $100,000 (Section 201(a)).

Requirement to Return Unused Funds: States, local governments, and gun dealers are required to return any remaining smart prepaid cards and any unused portion of their grants or subgrants at the end of the specified grant term (Section 103(b)).