Store Guns and Ammunition Safely

• Store guns in a locked location, unloaded, out of the reach and sight of children.

• Store ammunition in a separate locked location, out of the reach and sight of children.

• Keep the keys and combinations hidden.

• When a gun is not in its lock box, keep it in your line of sight.

• Make sure all guns are equipped with effective, child-resistant gun locks.

• If a visitor has a gun in a backpack, briefcase, handbag or an unlocked car, provide them with a locked place to hold it while they are in your home.

• Leaving guns on a nightstand, table or other place where a child can gain access may lead to injuries and fatalities.

Talk to Your Kids and Their Caregivers

• Explain how a gun your kids might see on television or a video game is different from a gun in real life. "A gun, in real life, can really hurt people.

• Teach kids never to touch a gun and to immediately tell an adult if they see one.

• Talk to grandparents and the parents of friends your children visit about safe gun storage practices.