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Secure Firearm Storage for Veterans: Support Program

This act establishes a program to help veterans securely store firearms by offering free lockboxes or vouchers for their purchase. The goal is to enhance safety and prevent suicides, without affecting gun ownership rights. The program also includes a public education campaign.
Key points
Veterans can receive free firearm lockboxes or vouchers to securely store firearms and ammunition.
The program aims to prevent veteran suicides by promoting safe firearm storage practices.
Participation is voluntary and does not impact veterans' lawful gun ownership rights or lead to firearm registration.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will conduct a public education campaign about the availability of lockboxes and the benefits of secure storage.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_926
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2025-03-11