Probation Study Module 1 - Pistol Safety 9-23

MICHIGAN FIREARMS LAW AND LEGAL LIABILITY

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Safe Storage Page 1 of 2 Home and Travel handgun Security Issues

Under public Act 381 there are areas and establishments where the carrying of a concealed weapon is not allowed. This means there will be times when you will be required to leave your handgun in your car when you enter these areas . At all times, at home or in the car, the handgun must be “securely and safely” stored to avoid theft. Failure to do so could put you at risk of civil and criminal liability. Safe storage must always be the priority, an accidental discharge should never happen. Firearms should be made available to authorized individuals only. Children, spouse, relatives or visitors may have access to your gun if you keep it in the home. Guns attract the curious who may have no training in safe handling. Here are some ideas which may help you maintain a safe home: Install a LOCK on a Closet door and make a routine of placing your gun in the locked Closet as soon as you arrive home. Buy a small lockable gun box to which only you have the combination. Install a trigger lock or bore lock on the gun when it is not in use. These are available in gun stores at a reasonable price Educate your family and Children about gun safety to minimize their risk, not only at your home, but also if they should encounter a gun while in another home. Education of Children is practical if they are at an age where they can understand your instructions, the concept of death, and can be expected to be responsible for their actions. No one can set the standard for safety in your home -- you must decide how your gun is best stored. There are statutes in this State governing the storage of guns in a private residence. Civil and Criminal penalties can apply to those who negligently store handguns and they are accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Your guns should be stored safely at home

Use trigger locks

The Gun Vault allows safely storing a loaded handgun at home

Safe storage boxes

Under the counter storage

Store firearms safely away from children

Educate your family about firearms

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