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US S320

US S320
SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act


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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill 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. 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act (SECURE Firearm Storage Act), amends federal law to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain security requirements for their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. The bill establishes specific storage and security measures, such as securing firearms with steel rods and locks, storing records in locked safes or vaults, and potentially implementing additional security measures like alarm systems and site hardening. Violations would be subject to civil penalties, license suspension, or license revocation, with the severity increasing for repeat offenses. The bill aims to enhance public safety by reducing the risk of firearm theft from licensed firearms businesses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/04/2019)

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