SECURE Firearm Storage Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

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.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 816

Introduced on
2023-02-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/17/2023

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, manufact...


Latest Action2/2/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.