How To Choose a Safe Storage Product for Your Firearm

How To Choose a Safe Storage Product for Your Firearm

Store firearms securely at home to help protect loved ones. Learn more to find the right safe storage product for your firearms.
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Type Pros (Positives) Cons (Negatives)
Biometric lock box
Biometric lock box
  • Fast access to a firearm in an emergency.
  • Can be used for a variety of items, including handguns and medicines.
  • Easy to use.
  • Hard to break into.
  • Opens right away with an approved fingerprint, also opens with a key.
  • Can be moved or taken from the home if not secured in place.
  • Need to keep keys in a safe place.
  • Needs batteries which will need to be replaced over time.
  • Not able to use with large firearm, unless you to take the firearm apart.

Lock box with key
Lock box with key
  • Can be used for a variety of items, including handguns and medicines.
  • Easy to use.
  • Hard to break into.
  • Opens with a key.
  • Can be moved or taken from the home if not secured in place.
  • Need to keep keys in a safe place.
  • Does not allow fast access.
  • Not able to use with large firearm, unless you take the firearm apart.
Gun trigger lock
Gun trigger lock
  • Easy to use.
  • Does not cost a lot.
  • Lasts a long time.
  • Does not fit all guns.
  • Need to remember a unique combination.
  • Does not allow fast access.
Gun cable lock
Gun cable lock
  • Works with most firearms, including shotguns and rifles.
  • Easy to use.
  • Does not cost a lot.
  • Does not last as long.
  • Easy to break into.
  • Need to keep keys in a safe place.
  • Coating on cables may cause scratches to gun over time.
  • Does not allow fast access.

 

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Draft Number: 2228Revision: December 11, 2025

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