Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 169

119th Congress

Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

H. Morgan Griffith

Representative

Republican

VA-9

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill creates a 10 percent tax credit for businesses selling safe firearm storage devices through 2032. The credit applies to the first retail sale of gun safes, lockboxes, and biometric storage devices up to 400 dollars in price. It aims to encourage secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill creates a 10 percent tax credit for businesses selling safe firearm storage devices through 2032. The credit applies to the first retail sale of gun safes, lockboxes, and biometric storage devices up to 400 dollars in price. It aims to encourage secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new business tax credit on the sale of a safe firearm storage device on or before December 31, 2032. The amount of the tax credit is 10% of the retail sales price (up to a maximum price of $400 and excluding separately stated sales tax) of a safe firearm storage device. The tax credit is allowed only on the first retail sale of a safe firearm storage device for a use other than resale or long-term lease.The bill defines safe firearm storage device as a device that is (1) designed and marketed to deny unauthorized access to a firearm or ammunition or render such items inoperable; and (2) is secured by a combination lock, key lock, or lock based on biometric information.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates 10 percent tax credit for gun safe sales
Applies to lockboxes and biometric storage devices
Maximum credit on devices up to 400 dollars
Available through December 2032
Encourages secure firearm storage

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Retailers would have incentive to stock and promote gun storage devices. Gun owners could benefit from lower prices on safes and lockboxes. The bill addresses accidental shootings and unauthorized access, particularly involving children, through market-based incentives.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Related Subjects

Firearms and explosives

Government information and archives

Income tax credits

Retail and wholesale trades

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

169, 119th Congress (2025). "Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-169