Sen. Dossett clears first hurdle for bill incentivizing gun safety devices

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 50 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment. The measure was approved by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday.

“Most Oklahomans are responsible gun owners and many already use such devices. This tax exemption will allow them to keep money in their pockets while exercising their right to own a gun, and encourage even more responsible gun owners to purchase such devices.” Dossett said.

Under SB 50, a state sales tax exemption could be used for the purchase of firearm safety devices, including gun safes, cases, lock boxes, and trigger locks. Dossett noted that more than a dozen other states are already providing incentives for the use of safety devices, and others are considering similar legislation.

“There will be a small impact to state revenue as a result of this legislation, but when you weigh that against the tax relief we’ll be delivering to responsible gun owners, and the protection of their firearms against theft or misuse by someone who doesn’t own them, it’s clear that this exemption is a good fit for Oklahoma.”