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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for up to 25 percent of the cost of a safe in a residence for the storage of firearms which includes a secure locking mechanism and is designed to prevent unauthorized access by children under the age of 18. Limits the amount of such credit to $250.</p>]]></text>
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