Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025
The Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 would require that any firearm sold or offered for sale include a clear, bilingual label (English and Spanish) with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988) and the Lifeline’s toll-free contact, as well as a prominent yellow warning triangle. The label must appear on the firearm itself, its packaging, or any descriptive materials that come with the firearm. If a manufacturer or retailer fails to comply, the sale would be unlawful, with enforcement and penalties modeled on provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The act defines “retailer” to include firearms dealers and sets the effective date two years after enactment. The labeling text directs anyone contemplating suicide or concerned about someone else to contact the Lifeline, and references the Lifeline administrator and potential successors to the toll-free number. The measure is intended to raise awareness of crisis resources at the point of sale in hopes of reducing firearm-related suicides.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits the sale of any firearm that does not meet the labeling requirements, with strict enforcement.
- 2Label must be bilingual (English and Spanish) and include:
- 3- The Lifeline text directing contact to 988 and the Lifeline toll-free number.
- 4- A yellow triangle with an exclamation mark immediately before the words “IF YOU.”
- 5The Lifeline information must reference the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline administered by the relevant federal office (and any successor number).
- 6Enforcement and penalties align with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) framework for violations.
- 7Effective date is two years after enactment.