Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021

The Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021 (S. 1825) would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish federal safety standards for firearm locks and safes. Under this bill, firearm locks would be required to prevent a gun from firing while the lock is on and block unauthorized people from using the weapon. Additionally, firearm safes would need to be designed to securely hold firearms and resist being opened through physical damage or manipulation.

For citizens, this legislation would primarily impact the manufacturing and retail standards of gun safety equipment rather than mandating how individuals must store firearms in their own homes. The goal of the bill is to ensure that the safety devices consumers purchase meet a consistent level of quality and effectiveness in preventing accidental discharges and unauthorized access. Since its introduction, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further review.