What does Preamble of Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 do?

This bill authorizes the Attorney General to make grants. The grants are intended to support the development of safe firearm storage devices. The bill's purpose is to support the development of safe firearm storage devices and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026.

What does GUN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM. of Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Gun Safety Technology Grant Program under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The Attorney General is authorized to provide grants to institutions of higher education and firearms manufacturers. Grants will fund research and development of technology to improve safe firearm storage devices, including those using biometric data. Applicants must submit detailed plans outlining how funding will advance the technology, enhance community safety, and increase consumer access. The program authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Grant recipients are required to submit annual reports detailing how funds were used. A 'safe firearm storage device' is defined as a device designed to deny unauthorized access or render a firearm inoperable, secured by a combination lock, key lock, or biometric information. The terms 'firearm' and 'ammunition' are defined according to section 921 of title 18, United States Code.

What does REPORT. of Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The report must address ways Congress can support the development of new technology for safe firearm storage devices. The report must also address how law enforcement officers can utilize this technology in their duties. Finally, the report must explore how the technology and devices can be used to prevent self-harm and suicide attempts.

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Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program providing up to $10 million annually to institutions of higher education and firearms manufacturers for research and development of safe firearm storage devices.
The bill defines 'safe firearm storage device' as a device that prevents unauthorized access or renders a firearm inoperable, secured by methods like biometric data or locks.
The Attorney General must submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment, outlining ways to support safe firearm storage technology development and its use by law enforcement and in preventing self-harm.

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