Requires gun owners to securely store firearms to prevent access by minors or people legally barred from having them.
This bill would require firearm owners to store their guns securely in homes where children or people legally barred from owning guns could get them without permission. If passed, owners could face fines or jail time for not securing firearms, especially if someone gets hurt. It also offers federal money to states and Indian Tribes that pass similar safe storage laws.
Today, federal law does not require firearm owners to store their guns securely. If this bill passes, it would make it unlawful for firearm owners to store guns in a residence where a minor or an ineligible resident is likely to gain access, unless the firearm is secured or carried. Violations would carry a $500 fine, with enhanced penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or additional fines if injury or death occurs.
HR 1564 · 119th Congress · February 25, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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