Some
Tips from the
Gun Safe Store
on Storing Your
Firearms Safely
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1.
Remove Ammo
Make sure you unload your
firearms before storing. Always keep a
gun unloaded until you are ready to use
it.
2. Store
Securely
You want all guns and ammo in locked
storage. Store your rifles, handguns and
ammunition in a safe place. A good gun
safe bolts to the floor for extra
security.
3.
Handle Keys or Combinations Carefully
If your safe has a combination, memorize
it. If you have to write it down, put it
in an extremely secure private place like
a safety deposit box. If you have a key
lock for your gun safe, keep it with you
at all times.
4.
Protect Your Children
As soon as your children are old enough
to be aware of guns, explain to them that
they should only be handled by an adult
with knowledge and experience. Be sure
they understand how dangerous guns can be
in the wrong hands. As they grow older,
remind them that your guns should only be
handled when you are present.
| These tips are not
intended as a complete course on
gun safety and are not a
substitute for qualified
instruction in the handling, use
or storage of firearms. They are
only suggestions to help you begin
to think through the issues
involved in storing guns safely
in your home. It is always the
responsibility of the gun owner
to keep guns out of the wrong
hands and to prevent accidents or
theft. |
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