A bill authored by a pair of Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin proposes a sales tax exemption on gun safes to encourage secure storage practices among gun owners throughout the state. Unlike typical efforts to increase awareness of the importance of safe storage, this measure does not propose fines or punishment but rather acts as an incentive, making safe ownership more affordable for Wisconsin gun owners.
State Representative Adam Neylon and Senator Van Wanggaard authored the proposal in hopes of curbing accidental deaths and suicides throughout the state by making sure unauthorized individuals are unable to access firearms that should otherwise be out of reach.
“We are offering this legislation to encourage people to store guns securely, and keep children safe from accidental injury, death and suicide.
