HR 816 United States House · 118th Congress

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

HR 816, the SECURE Firearm Storage Act, requires federally licensed firearms businesses (importers, manufacturers, and dealers) to securely store firearms and transaction records when their premises are closed. It mandates specific methods like locking firearms in fireproof safes or securing them with hardened steel rods through the trigger guard, and storing paper records in locked, fireproof containers. Violations trigger civil penalties ($1,000-$10,000), license suspension for repeat offenses, or revocation for third violations. The law phases in requirements, with paper record storage taking effect 90 days after enactment and firearm storage requirements 1 year later.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 2, 2023 Last action Feb 2, 2023