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HR 7591

Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Jake Auchincloss and 19 co-sponsors

Bill establishes federal secure firearm storage requirements to reduce unauthorized access, suicides, and accidents, with enforcement standards to be determined by committee.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 7591

Legislative bill overview

HR 7591 would establish federal requirements for secure firearm storage, likely mandating safe storage practices or devices to prevent unauthorized access. The bill appears designed to reduce firearm-related suicides and accidents, particularly among youth, by creating standards for how firearms must be stored when not in use.

Why is this important

Firearm suicide accounts for approximately half of all U.S. suicides, and research suggests secure storage reduces access during crisis moments. Additionally, unintended child access to firearms remains a significant public safety concern. This legislation would establish uniform national standards rather than relying on individual state regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Opponents may argue mandatory storage requirements infringe on gun ownership rights or create enforcement/liability issues for owners
  • Implementation costs and compliance: Gun owners may face expenses for safe storage devices; definitions of "secure storage" could be disputed
  • Effectiveness debate: Disagreement exists over whether storage mandates meaningfully reduce suicides versus affecting responsible owners, and whether criminal access would be substantially impeded

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

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