H.R. 4080 · 116th Congress
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
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Jackson LeeSponsorNo cosponsors.
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the storage of firearms and ammunition on residential premises.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 26, 2019
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the storage of firearms and ammunition on residential premises.
Specifically, the bill requires firearms and ammunition on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if an individual who resides at the residence is ineligible to possess a firearm.
The firearms and ammunition must be safely stored in one of two ways: (1) secured, unloaded, and separated in a safe and locked with a trigger lock; or (2) off the premises at a storage facility or gun range. Safes, trigger locks, and storage facilities must be certified by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Finally, an individual who violates the safe storage requirements is subject to penalties—criminal penalties if the violation results in the discharge of a firearm, or civil penalties if the violation does not result in the discharge of a firearm. Additionally, DOJ must seize and safely store the individual's firearms and ammunition.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Latest action (Aug 28, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 26, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.