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What it is: A two- you should lock piece lock that fits your firearms: through the trigger Firearm guard. How it works: Prevent children from A rigid cylinder fits behind the being injured or killed. trigger so the trigger cannot be pulled. Each year about 33 Washington Locking A push-button keypad, combination, or children are hospitalized and 19 key opens the lock. children die from firearm injuries. Features: some models have battery- operated locks, lighted keypads, and anti-tamper alarms. Prevent crimes from being Devices committed with your gun. Price: $5 to $35+ Disadvantages: Thousands of handguns are stolen • Some models will Advantages: each year in the U.S. Many are used not prevent access to commit other crimes. In 2010, • Inexpensive by older children or $2.6 million worth of firearms were • Widely available teens reported stolen in Washington. • Quickaccess • May not prevent (keypad models) theft, as some locksmay be removed later Prevent depressed teens • May break easily from committing suicide. A recent study of adolescent suicides found that over half were Personalized Lock carried out with a gun from the For more information about locking devices and the importance of safe storage of What it is: A safety device permanently adolescent’s home. installed on a gun by the maker or owner. firearms, please visit How it works: These types of Keep schools gun-free. www.lokitup.org locks vary. Some have a built-in key or combination lock. Others are guns specially In 2010, 14% of eighth graders and Which one is right for you? designed with a magnetic or electronic lock 18% of tenth graders surveyed said it was easy to get a handgun. that only the owner can fire while wearing a Photos by Elle Nagie and special ring or bracelet. Washington CeaseFire Foundation During the 2009-2010 school year, Features: Lock is a part of the gun design the Washington Superintendent This publication was supported by the or is an after-market add-on. May contain of Public Instruction reported 130 Preventive Health and Health Services Block magnetic or electronic components. incidents involving a firearm on Grant from the Centers for Disease Control These locks are somewhat new and usually school premises, transportation and Prevention. Its contents are solely the costly. systems, or school facilities. responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent official views of CDC. For more information, talk with a federally-licensed firearms dealer or a gun manufacturer. Alternate formats available LIT (10/11) Gun Vault or Safe www.lokitup.org What it is: A safe in a variety of sizes designed to store long guns, handguns, and other valuables. Firearm locking and storage devices can be purchased How it works: Your firearms are locked inside the vault. A push-button, combination or wherever guns or firearm digital key pad opens the lock. accessories are sold: Features: Varies by type and model • gun stores Price: $100 to $2,000+ Firearm Lock Box • sporting goods stores Locking What it is: A small Advantages: • firing ranges Devicess safe designed to store a • Difficult to steal handgun. • Allows storage of numberous long guns and Cable Lock • locksmiths There are How it works: Your handguns dozens of handgun is locked inside • Allows storage of other personal items What it is: A device that blocks • discount stores devices to lock the box. A push-button, • Usually fire resistant the chamber to prevent a cartridge your firearm. combination, digital key- from being fired. pad, or key opens the • Keeps valuables out of sight A simple online search Many experts lock. How it works: Cable locks are inserted Disadvantages: in or through the magazine well or chamber, using "firearm safe recommend Features: Most models • Costs more than chamber locks or lock boxes or are inserted through the gun barrel and using lock have holes in the bottom chamber to block a cartridge from moving storage" or "firearm lock" boxes, safes, or to allow permanent • Heavy and difficult to move into position. A combination or key opens mounting. Some have as keywords can help you gun vaults with the lock. a push button, lighted locks for access locate additional purchasing combination, or in the dark. Most have Features: Metal cylinders, vinyl covered digital keypad padded interiors. wire cables, or other designs. Locks may be information and find a large lock. Price: $40 to $200+ "universal" or may only fit certain revolver selection of online retailers. or pistol models. Some models have anti- No matter Advantages: tamper alarms. which security • Quick access if the lock device you is push-button or digital Price: Free to $20+ choose, ensure • Difficult to steal if that it meets permanently mounted • May allow storage for Advantages: the California more than one hangun • Long cables may Department of • Keeps gun out of sight be threaded Remember – Justice safety through several Store all firearms standards. Disadvantages: guns locked and • Costs more than trigger • Inexpensive unloaded, with locks or chamber locks ammunition Check Disadvantages: locked separately. • Thin cables could http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/fsdcertlist.php be cut for a list of approved firearm safety devices.