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SECURE Firearm Storage Act

USA119th CongressHR-1097| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes new security mandates for federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers, aiming to reduce firearm theft from their business premises. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to introduce specific requirements for securing firearms inventory and business records when the licensed premises are not open for business. The legislation also grants the Attorney General authority to prescribe additional security measures through regulation. When a licensed business is closed, all firearms in its inventory must be kept and stored at the licensed premises. Licensees must secure each firearm either with a hardened steel rod through the trigger guard, anchored and protected from bolt cutters, or by storing them in a locked fireproof safe, a locked gun cabinet (with internal firearm security if not steel), or a locked vault. Additionally, all paper records of inventory and transactions must be stored in a secure location like a locked fireproof safe or vault. Future applicants for federal firearms licenses will be required to describe their compliance plans with these new security provisions, which the Attorney General must approve. Non-compliance will incur escalating penalties, starting with a civil penalty of $1,000 to $10,000 for a first violation. Subsequent violations can lead to license suspension until cured, and a third violation mandates license revocation. The firearm storage requirements will take effect one year after enactment, while paper record storage requirements become effective in 90 days.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-939
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5465
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-816
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-468
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-939
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5465
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-816
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-468
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-468: SECURE Firearm Storage Act
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingRetail and wholesale trades

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

USA119th CongressHR-1097| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill establishes new security mandates for federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers, aiming to reduce firearm theft from their business premises. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to introduce specific requirements for securing firearms inventory and business records when the licensed premises are not open for business. The legislation also grants the Attorney General authority to prescribe additional security measures through regulation. When a licensed business is closed, all firearms in its inventory must be kept and stored at the licensed premises. Licensees must secure each firearm either with a hardened steel rod through the trigger guard, anchored and protected from bolt cutters, or by storing them in a locked fireproof safe, a locked gun cabinet (with internal firearm security if not steel), or a locked vault. Additionally, all paper records of inventory and transactions must be stored in a secure location like a locked fireproof safe or vault. Future applicants for federal firearms licenses will be required to describe their compliance plans with these new security provisions, which the Attorney General must approve. Non-compliance will incur escalating penalties, starting with a civil penalty of $1,000 to $10,000 for a first violation. Subsequent violations can lead to license suspension until cured, and a third violation mandates license revocation. The firearm storage requirements will take effect one year after enactment, while paper record storage requirements become effective in 90 days.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-939
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5465
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-816
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
Feb 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-468
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-939
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5465
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-816
    SECURE Firearm Storage Act


  • February 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-468
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-468: SECURE Firearm Storage Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingRetail and wholesale trades