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| https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carson-introduces-gun-safety-bill | Congressman Carson Introduces Gun Safety Bill | 2025-07-17 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | carson | https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devices. This incentive supports gun owners who take steps to store their firearms safely – an action proven to reduce the risk of accidents, suicides, and theft. Three out of every four children under the age of 10 live in a household with a firearm. More than a third of these children have reported personally handling an unsecured gun in the home. “Any discussion of public safety in Indianapolis and across the country must include commonsense gun safety reforms that everyone can support,” said Congressman Carson. “As a former law enforcement officer, I know that responsible gun ownership means responsible gun storage. By providing a tax credit, my bill incentivizes safe gun storage to lower the risk of accidents, suicides, and youth access to guns. As Dean of the Indiana Congressional Delegation, I invite all Hoosier lawmakers to join me in making our communities safer.” "Safe storage is a simple, commonsense practice, and Congress should absolutely incentivize gun owners to secure their guns away from curious children," said Rep. Kelly. "Reminding gun owners to safely store their weapons is no different from reminding drivers to put on a seat belt -- it saves lives. Safe storage is foundational to responsible gun ownership and prevents suicides, unintentional shootings, and stolen guns." “After my son Jordan was shot and killed, I made a promise to turn my pain into purpose and save American lives," said Rep. Lucy McBath. "No parent and no family should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a loved one to gun violence—especially from a weapon stored carelessly at home. The Gun Safety Incentive Act empowers gun owners with the tools they need to store their firearms responsibly. Safe storage saves lives, and this legislation brings us one step closer to protecting every family from feeling the pain that mine has.” The Gun Safety Incentive Act would: Establish a 10% tax credit on certified firearm safes and storage devices through 2030 for those who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devises; Direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage and to publish online and in print for public accessibility; Impose labeling requirements on specified handgun, rifle, and shotgun manufacturers to provide a clear and conspicuous notice on packaging that says, “Safe Storage Saves Lives” along with the address of the public website providing best practices established by the DOJ; and Provide grant funding for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Safe Firearm Storage Assistance Programs, community-based efforts that promote secure storage practices through education, outreach, and local partnerships. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |