Gun Safety

The Hard Facts

It is estimated that about one third of households with children ages 18 and under have a gun in the home.

Top Tips

1. Store guns in a locked location, unloaded, out of the reach and sight of children.
2. Store ammunition in a separate locked location, out of the reach and sight of children.
3. Keep the keys and combinations hidden.
4. When a gun is not in its lock box, keep it in your line of sight.
5. Make sure all guns are equipped with effective, child-resistant gun locks