Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would give the Department of Justice 10 million dollars every year from 2027 to 2030 to fund research on better ways to store guns. The money would go to colleges and gun manufacturers to create new safety tools.
• The main goal is to develop technology like fingerprint scanners or other biometric locks that stop people from using a gun without permission. This could help prevent accidents or stop unauthorized people from firing a weapon.
• The program also looks at why people do or do not use gun safes. Researchers would study how to make these safety devices cheaper and more popular so more gun owners choose to use them.
• The government would also look into how this technology can help prevent suicide and self harm. A report would be sent to Congress within one year to explain how these tools can save lives and help police officers.

Impact Analysis

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