Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act aims to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths by promoting safe storage practices. It requires manufacturers to include safety notices with firearms, establishes best practices for safe storage developed by the Attorney General, and creates a grant program to distribute safe storage devices to the public. Additionally, the bill provides a tax credit for individuals who purchase safe firearm storage devices, encouraging their adoption.
Key provisions
- Requires firearm manufacturers to include a safety notice with each handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
- Establishes voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage developed by the Attorney General.
- Creates a grant program for States and Indian Tribes to distribute safe storage devices.
- Allows for a tax credit for individuals who purchase safe firearm storage devices at retail.
- Updates sections of the Internal Revenue Code to provide the tax credit.
- Defines ‘safe firearm storage device’ as a device designed to prevent unauthorized access.
- Directs the Attorney General to publish and review safe storage best practices annually.
- Establishes a reporting requirement for grant recipients and the Attorney General regarding distribution and program effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Firearm manufacturers and importers
- Licensed firearm dealers
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