HR1097 SECURE Firearm Storage Act

↓Restricts gun access model confidence 80%

Requires licensed firearms dealers, importers, and manufacturers to use specific locking methods or safes to secure inventory firearms when premises are closed, so more restrictions on unsecured storage of firearms by dealers.

When the premises covered by the license are not open for business, the licensee shall, with respect to each firearm in the business inventory of the licensee-- (i) secure the firearm with a hardened steel rod 1/4 inch thick through the space between the trigger guard, and the frame or receiver, of the firearm, with-- (I) the steel rod secured by a hardened steel lock that has a shackle;

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 70%

Imposes civil penalties, license suspension, and revocation on licensed firearms dealers for failing to meet the new storage and security requirements, so more restrictions and potential liability for the firearms industry.

With respect to a violation by a licensee of section 923(m) or a regulation issued under that section, the Attorney General, after notice and opportunity for hearing-- (i) in the case of the first violation or related series of violations on the same date, shall subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount equal to not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000;

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 60%

Adds application requirements and potential Attorney General regulations for alarm systems, site hardening, and electronic record security for licensed firearms businesses, imposing new compliance burdens without changing individual firearm access.

The Attorney General may, by regulation, prescribe such additional security requirements as the Attorney General determines appropriate with respect to the firearms business conducted by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, such as requirements relating to the use of-- (A) alarm and security camera systems;

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