How to Store Guns Safely
Keeping a gun in your home may make you feel safe, but the truth is you are three times more likely to have a homicide occur there as a result of its presence. Take the necessary precautions to store the weapon safely and minimize your risk.
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Instructions
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Always unload your gun.
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Lock it in a gun storage cabinet or other safe place that is out of children's reach.
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Store your bullets in a separate place.
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If you cannot lock up your gun, use a trigger lock, which will prevent the gun from accidentally firing.
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Hide your keys to the gun cabinet and/or trigger lock in a different spot from where you keep your house keys.
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Make sure your children won't be able to find the keys. Kids are smarter than you think and may find your hiding place if you aren't careful.
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Keep the gun in a dry place to prevent rust.
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To prevent rust, remember to oil the barrel, trigger and chambers and store in dry place.
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Make sure the gun is not balanced precariously on the edge of a shelf where it might be knocked to the ground and damaged.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider keeping your gun at a gun club or in a safe storage facility outside of your home.
Check with your local police department for gun safety classes and for other ideas on how to safeguard your home.
Consider taking out extra insurance if you store the gun on your own property.
Find out what gun laws exist in your state and make sure you comply.
