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AB 953

Relating to: containers or trigger locks provided at a firearm sale and providing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deb Andraca and 13 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill requiring firearm dealers to provide secure storage containers or trigger locks with all gun sales, with penalties for non-compliance.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 953

Legislative bill overview

AB 953 requires firearms dealers to provide a secure storage container or trigger lock with every firearm sale in Wisconsin. The bill establishes a penalty for dealers who fail to comply with this requirement, making it a violation of state law to sell a firearm without offering one of these safety devices.

Why is this important

Safe storage laws aim to reduce unauthorized access to firearms, particularly by children and individuals in crisis. This bill directly addresses a common entry point for firearm access by making secure storage equipment mandatory at the point of sale rather than relying on voluntary buyer participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Opponents may argue that mandatory provision of storage devices constitutes an implicit tax or burden on firearm purchases and infringes on gun ownership rights
  • Enforcement and costs: Debate over whether retailers should bear the cost of providing these devices and whether the penalties are sufficient to ensure compliance
  • Effectiveness questions: Disagreement over whether point-of-sale mandates meaningfully reduce gun violence compared to education-based approaches or whether owners will actually use provided devices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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