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Safe Firearm Storage: Sales Requirements and Tax Credit

This Act requires licensed manufacturers and importers to include a written safe storage notice with firearms. It also expands the requirement for safe storage devices to include rifles and shotguns. Citizens benefit from a new tax credit covering 10% of the retail cost of purchasing safe storage devices, up to $400 per device. Additionally, the law establishes a grant program for states and tribes to distribute these devices.
Key points
Sales Requirements: The Act expands the existing requirement for safe storage devices to include rifles and shotguns (previously only handguns). This change takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Notices: Beginning January 1, 2025, manufacturers and importers must provide a written notice promoting safe storage with every handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
Tax Credit: A tax credit is established, allowing a 10% credit on the retail sale price of a safe firearm storage device, capped at $400 per device. This section does not apply to sales after December 31, 2030.
Grants: $10 million annually is authorized (fiscal years 2023–2033) for grants to states and tribes to create programs for distributing safe firearm storage devices.
Best Practices: The Attorney General is required to establish and publish voluntary best practices regarding safe firearm storage.
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Print number: 118_HR_52
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_52.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sales Requirements: The Act expands the existing requirement for safe storage devices to include rifles and shotguns (previously only handguns). This change takes effect 180 days after enactment.
  • Notices: Beginning January 1, 2025, manufacturers and importers must provide a written notice promoting safe storage with every handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
  • Tax Credit: A tax credit is established, allowing a 10% credit on the retail sale price of a safe firearm storage device, capped at $400 per device. This section does not apply to sales after December 31, 2030.
  • Grants: $10 million annually is authorized (fiscal years 2023–2033) for grants to states and tribes to create programs for distributing safe firearm storage devices.
  • Best Practices: The Attorney General is required to establish and publish voluntary best practices regarding safe firearm storage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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