Safe Kids Start with Safe Firearm Storage
FIREARM INJURY IS THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR TENNESSEE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 1-17
✔️ Safety Checklist
Secure all firearms when not in use. Lock them in a safe or use a cable/ trigger lock.
Ammunition should be stored separately and firearms should be stored unloaded.
Friends and family should be asked if firearms in the home are secured before a child’s playdate or visit.
Educate your child on what to do if they find a gun: Don’t touch it, and tell an adult immediately.
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, BeSMART, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NRA
OVER HALF OF GUNS IN HOMES WITH CHILDREN ARE NOT STORED SAFELY
70% OF CHILDREN KNOW WHERE THEIR PARENTS’ FIREARM IS LOCATED
TENNESSEE RANKS THIRD IN THE NATION FOR UNINTENTIONAL SHOOTINGS BY CHILDREN
Gun owners have multiple options for safely storing and protecting firearms when they’re not in use.
Home Storage Options
Lock Box
Gun Safe
Cable Lock
Trigger Lock
Vehicle Storage Options
Console Safe
Cargo Area Safe
TN LEADS THE NATION FOR GUNS STOLEN FROM CARS WITH 5,000+ STOLEN EVERY YEAR
DO NOT leave your gun unattended in your vehicle.
If you must, you can:
✔️ Keep it locked in a glove box or trunk but this is risky (U.S. Concealed Carry Association)
✔️ Invest in a lock box just for your car (NRA)