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Safe Gun Storage: New Standards for Locks and Safes

This act introduces new rules for the manufacturing and sale of firearm locks and safes. The goal is to enhance safety by making it harder for unauthorized individuals to access firearms, potentially reducing accidents and unauthorized use of guns in homes. Manufacturers will need to meet specific requirements for their products to be sold.
Key points
Requires the establishment of safety standards for firearm locks and safes within 12 months.
Firearm locks must effectively prevent discharge unless deactivated or removed.
Firearm safes must reliably secure firearms from unauthorized users, even through damage.
The act does not override stricter state laws regarding firearm storage.
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Additional Information
Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021
Print number: S 1825
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-05-25