Safe Storage Saves Lives Act

This bill aims to reduce accidental shootings and theft by making gun locks standard with gun sales. It says anyone who sells or gives a gun to someone else must include a gun lock that fits that gun. It also makes it illegal to offer a gun for sale unless you also offer a matching safety device for that gun.

If someone who is not a federally licensed dealer sells a gun without offering a compatible safety device, they can face a civil fine of up to $1,000. Money from these fines is encouraged to be used to give out free or low‑cost locks and to run public awareness campaigns about safe storage.

• Who is affected: Gun stores and private sellers; gun buyers and households where guns are present.
• What changes: A compatible lock must be included with every gun transfer, and sellers must have a matching safety device available for every gun they offer for sale; fines apply for violations by private sellers.
• Use of fines: To support free or discounted locks and public education on safe storage.
• When: The text provided does not specify timing or an effective date.