Storing firearms unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition can reduce the risk of both self-inflicted and unintentional firearm injury by more than 78%.

(Source: Gun Storage Practices and Risk of Youth Suicide and Unintentional Firearm Injuries)

3 STEPS TO SAFE FIREARM STORAGE

Safe gun storage not only prevents unauthorized access to your firearms and ammunition; it also reduces the risk of unintentional firearm injury to your family members and any visitors to your home.

When storing your firearm:

UNLOAD

Unload all ammunition from your firearm.

LOCK

Use your preferred method of secure storage to keep your firearm safe.

SEPARATE

Store your ammunition in a locking storage device, separate from where you store your firearms.

IN LARAMIE COUNTY,

65%

OF SUICIDES ARE BY FIREARM

One of the most effective ways to reduce suicide is to prevent access to methods of harming oneself.

This includes practicing secure, separate firearm and ammunition storage methods, or asking a trusted friend or local organization to secure firearms and ammunition off-site until the situation improves.

If you or someone in your home is displaying signs of depression, experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or going through a traumatic emotional event, putting time and distance between the person and their firearms is crucial.

(Source: Gun Storage Practices and Risk of Youth Suicide and Unintentional Firearm Injuries)

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, CALL OR TEXT 988 to receive free, confidential, 24/7 care and support.

THE BEST STORAGE DEVICE IS ONE YOU’LL USE

CABLE LOCK

  • Runs through the barrel of action to prevent accidental firing
  • Requires either a key or combination to unlock

Get a free Project ChildSafe Safety Kit, which includes a cable-style gun lock and safety instructions, from any organization listed below:

Cheyenne Police Department:
415 W. 18th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center—Emergency Department:
214 E. 23rd St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Laramie County Sheriff’s Department:
1910 Pioneer Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001

LOCK BOX

  • Integrated lock
  • Available in a variety of sizes, and easy to store

GUN SAFE

  • Options with a biometric (fingerprint) lock ensure only authorized people have access

  • Secure multiple firearms in one place