WHAT IS SECURE FIREARM STORAGE?

Secure firearm storage refers to safely storing a firearm in order to lower injury and death. There are many ways firearm owners can increase safety within their home and community. There are plenty of options and securely storing works when it comes to suicide prevention. Find the best option and more for you and your loved ones below.

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Secure Storage Options

Where to Securely Store
How to securely store firearms

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SECURE FIREARM STORAGE OPTIONS

FOR YOUR HOME

There are so many ways to securely store a firearm at home. Find the best option for you, your loved ones, and your community

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Cable Lock

- Can use on most firearms

- Cable locks lock the action on the gun open. The cable goes through the magazine well and out the ejection port. Afterwards, lock the cable and remove the key.

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Firearm Case

- Available in soft & hard casing

- Used to transport firearms

- Ensure the case is lockable

- Built in lock cases or built-in holes are locking options.

- Some cases allow multiple locks to be used

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Lockbox Options

- Locking mechanisms include, but are not limited to: key lock, key pad, combination, biometric, or fingerprint technology

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Firearm Cabinets & Safes

- Firearm cabinets can have locks or combinations to secure

- Full sized safes can protect from the elements and some have biometric options

- Biometric safes, lockboxes, trigger locks uses fingerprints and/or facial recognition to verify identity

SECURE FIREARM STORAGE OPTIONS

ACCESSORIES

There are some other secured measures you can take, such as apps and holsters. Learn more below.

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Wireless Monitor

- Monitoring device and/or app that can alert you if anyone is accessing your secure storage with real-time notifications.

- Often includes settings you can personalize

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Electronic Holsters

- Effective, portable concealed carry secure storage item

- Quick access

- Some attributes include: audible clicking when secured in the holster, programmable thumb or finger print.

SECURE FIREARM STORAGE OPTIONS

OUTSIDE THE HOME

We know safety is paramount to many firearm owners.

Securely storing firearms away from the home is one option out of many that a variety of firearm owners use to keep themselves, their loved ones, and their community safe.

See below for locations where you can securely store your firearms away from the home

STORE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT

CONVERSATION STARTERS

START THE CONVERSATION

Talking about firearms can be difficult for some.

Having a conversation about awareness, temporarily securely storing a firearm in crisis, and general safety can potentially be even more difficult. Recognizing this may be the case, there are resources to help start the conversation.

See below to learn more.

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Be SMART

Be SMART is a campaign launched in 2015 to promote responsible firearm ownership in order to reduce child firearm deaths. This resources helps parents, guardians, and/or caregivers ways to talk to your children about firearms.

TRAININGS & EVENTS

CENTRAL OREGON TRAININGS

Understanding evidence-based, latest research on this topic and being trained on what to do to help lower suicide rates by firearms is paramount.

There are a variety of different trainings available to all of our community members across Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties.

Learn more below.

RESOURCES

There are a wide variety of resources available to all firearm owners.

Whether you are needing to speak to someone if you are struggling, wanting to enroll in on-going care, or would like to access media resources- these are resources are just a click away.

Learn more below.

MEDIA RESOURCES