Secure Everyday Risks

Storing firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition lowers the risk of harm.

It’s one way responsible gun owners help protect their families and communities.

Secure Gun Storage Options

  • A handgun secured with a cable lock, connected to a trigger lock device and a key is nearby.

    Cable Locks

  • Top view of a black toolbox with a firearm, magazines, and a baton inside.

    Lock Boxes & Cases

  • A close-up of a black electronic safe with a silver combination dial and handle.

    Gun Safes

  • A digital locker system with multiple black and grey lockers and digital access panels.

    Off-site Storage

A person holding a gun in a holster with another gun in their hand, in front of a black fabric surface with pockets.

Secure Storage

Storing all firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition helps reduce the risk of harm in the home.

Secure storage is one way responsible gun owners help protect their families, prevent unauthorized access, and support safer communities.

Learn More About
Why Secure
Storage Matters

  • Offers families education and tools to help prevent shootings caused by unsecured guns in the home. Their resources mainly focus on safe storage, prevention, and guidance during times of crisis.

    Learn More

  • Provides education and tools to help families prevent children from accessing unsecured firearms. The program focuses on safe storage and encouraging adults to have conversations about gun safety.

    LEARN MORE

Red coil lock with a small red rectangular lock and two keys.

Gun Locks

Using a gun lock adds an extra layer of protection in the home. It helps prevent unauthorized access and reduces the risk of unintentional injury or misuse.

A simple step like securing a firearm with a lock reflects responsible ownership and care for the safety of family, friends, and the broader community.

Find Free Gun Locks Near You

  • Many law enforcement agencies and community partners offer free gun locks to residents to encourage safe storage.

    Locate Now

Belvedere Central Marin Fairfax Marin Sheriff Mill Valley Novato Ross San Rafael Sausalito Tiburon
Close-up of a row of gray lockers with a metal lock and an instructional sticker on the inside of the locker door.

Contact your Police Department prior

Belvedere Central Marin Fairfax Marin Sheriff Mill Valley Novato Ross San Rafael Sausalito Tiburon

Unwanted Firearms

Firearms that are no longer wanted can be transferred to another eligible owner or turned in to law enforcement. Taking this step helps prevent unused firearms from being lost, stolen, or used by someone who should not have them.

Local law enforcement agencies can provide information about safe disposal options.

Find Locations

Reasons to Secure Your Firearms

  • Three young children and an adult sitting on a blue and grey patterned carpet, playing with colorful alphabet blocks arranged on the floor. The children are focused on the blocks, which spell out words and letters.

    Prevent Child Access

    Children are Curious.  

    Keeping firearms locked and unloaded helps prevent unintentional tragedy. 

  • Children sitting at a table working on coloring and activity books in a classroom.

    Protect Our Schools

    More than 75% of school shooters got their firearm from a family member or friend’s home. 

    Preventing easy access helps protect safe learning environments for our children. 

  • A man with a beard and dark hair sitting on a vintage brown leather sofa against a dark teal wall, resting his head on his hand with his eyes closed.

    Reduce Risk of Firearm Suicide

    When someone is struggling, easy access to a firearm can be deadly. Creating time and space between a person and a firearm can save a life.  

  • Night scene with police cars, flashing lights, and parked cars on a dark street lined with trees.

    Prevent Theft

    Locked firearms are harder to steal. 

    Secure storage helps prevent theft and related crimes. 

  • The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, with a large dome, trees surrounding it, and a blue sky with a single bird flying overhead.

    Comply with California Law

    California law requires firearms to be stored in a DOJ-approved locked container or disabled with a locking device.