Gun Safety Incentive Act
To make unlawful the sale of any firearm by a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer without a written notice promoting safe storage and a safe storage device, to create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage, to create a grant program for the distribution of safe storage devices, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for sales at retail of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes.
The Gun Safety Incentive Act aims to enhance firearm safety by making it illegal for licensed firearm manufacturers, importers, and dealers to sell any firearm without providing a written notice about safe storage practices and a safe storage device. The bill also intends to establish and share best practices for safe firearm storage and create a grant program to distribute safe storage devices. Additionally, it seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow for a tax credit for retail sales of safe firearm storage devices.
This bill would impact licensed firearm manufacturers, importers, and dealers by requiring them to offer safe storage information and devices with each firearm sale. It would also affect consumers by potentially lowering the cost of safe storage devices through tax credits. The broader community could benefit from reduced firearm-related accidents and incidents.
As of July 17, 2025, the bill has just been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. The next steps will involve committee review and potential amendments before it can proceed to a vote in the full House.
