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To 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.
2/7/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1097
Bill 119 hr 1097, also known as the Secure Firearms Act, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to impose specific requirements on federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers regarding the security of their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.
Under this proposed legislation, these firearms entities would be required to implement measures to secure their firearms inventory, such as using safes or lockable cabinets, alarm systems, and surveillance cameras. They would also need to maintain accurate and up-to-date business records to track the movement of firearms in and out of their possession.
Additionally, the Secure Firearms Act mandates that these entities must secure their business premises to prevent unauthorized access to firearms. This could include installing security measures such as fences, gates, and security personnel. The goal of this bill is to enhance the security of firearms in the possession of federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to prevent theft, loss, or illegal diversion of these weapons. By imposing these requirements, the legislation aims to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands. Overall, the Secure Firearms Act seeks to strike a balance between protecting Second Amendment rights and ensuring the safe and responsible handling of firearms by licensed entities.
Under this proposed legislation, these firearms entities would be required to implement measures to secure their firearms inventory, such as using safes or lockable cabinets, alarm systems, and surveillance cameras. They would also need to maintain accurate and up-to-date business records to track the movement of firearms in and out of their possession.
Additionally, the Secure Firearms Act mandates that these entities must secure their business premises to prevent unauthorized access to firearms. This could include installing security measures such as fences, gates, and security personnel. The goal of this bill is to enhance the security of firearms in the possession of federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to prevent theft, loss, or illegal diversion of these weapons. By imposing these requirements, the legislation aims to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands. Overall, the Secure Firearms Act seeks to strike a balance between protecting Second Amendment rights and ensuring the safe and responsible handling of firearms by licensed entities.
Congressional Summary of HR 1097
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 1097
Bill HR 1097 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1097 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1097's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1097
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1097
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1097
To 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.
To 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1097
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