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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 6, 2025
Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act
This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.
Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.
A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D–IL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S795)
Introduced in Senate
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