Bill > HR4918

This bill establishes a pilot program through the National Institute of Justice to provide grants for developing gun safety technology, with the goal of creating innovations that reduce accidental or unauthorized gun use. The Attorney General will award between 3 and 5 grants to small businesses (defined as having fewer than 500 employees) that submit applications detailing their commitment and initial design for gun safety technologies. These technologies could include smart guns, user-authorized handguns, childproof guns, personalized guns, or advanced locking devices that prevent unauthorized use. Grant recipients will be required to report on key milestones in their development process, such as prototype creation, reliability testing, production planning, and commercialization efforts. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for fiscal year 2026 and broadly defines gun safety technology as innovations designed to significantly reduce the risk of accidental or unauthorized firearm use. By supporting technological solutions to firearm safety, the bill aims to prevent potential gun-related accidents and misuse.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4918/all-info