Disassembling Firearms

One simple way of rendering a firearm inoperable is to take it apart and keep the parts securely locked-up in separate locations. Children are curious by nature; therefore, simply hiding gun parts will not necessarily keep them out of their hands.

Ammunition and Components

Do not lose sight of the importance of providing safe storage for ammunition and ammunition components. Gunpowder, black powder, primers, and percussion caps are themselves extremely dangerous to children, and should be secured as carefully as your firearms. Tales abound of experienced firearms owners keeping open containers of black powder in workshops near spark-producing grinding machines. Situations like this can result in tragedy.

Note: Some states, such as California, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and others, have enacted legislation regarding responsible firearm storage. Check with the office of your state's Attorney General or Police Department for information regarding any legal requirements for safe storage.

Selling a Firearm

Gun safety does not end with the cleaning, storing, and using of a firearm, but with its disposal as well. Should you decide that you want to sell one of your firearms, make sure that the person who is buying your gun is a law-abiding citizen. You should never sell a gun to a stranger without first going to a licensed dealer or your local police, both of whom can perform a background check for you.

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