June 1–7, 2024 Gun Storage Check Week

Gun Storage Check Week Sept. 1–7, 2024

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Make sure it's secure.

September is Suicide Prevention Month
Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign of NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association to encourage all gun owners to check their firearm storage practices and, if necessary, take action to MAKE SURE IT'S SECURE.
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Suicide is preventable. Secure gun storage can save lives.

Please honor National Suicide Prevention Month by checking on your firearm storage practices during Gun Storage Check Week, September 1–7.

Most firearm-related fatalities are suicide deaths. Firearm owners and family members can help save lives by making sure that a person in crisis cannot access a gun or other means of self-harm.

If you are in crisis or you’re concerned about someone you know, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

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Prevent Accidents, Suicides and Theft.

Make sure your firearms are secure when not in use.

Pistol Lock

Secure

  • Cable Lock
  • Lock Box
  • Full Size Safe
  • Temporary Offsite Storage*

Not Secure

  • Top of Refrigerator
  • Bedstand Drawer
  • Car Glove Compartment
  • 'Hiding' a Gun
*Follow all applicable firearm transfer laws.
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No one wants their gun in the hands of an unsupervised child, a person in crisis, an individual who lacks knowledge of firearms or a thief. If something bad happens because your gun isn’t stored securely, you’ll regret it, probably forever.
Joe Bartozzi
President and CEO, NSSF
Learn about gun safety rules and secure storage of firearms.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Win Hornady Storage Units!

Hornady Security® RAPiD® Safes offer dependable access to your firearm while providing unmatched security from unauthorized users using patented RFID technology.

Prizes Week of September 22-28, 2024

Hornady RAPiD Safe 4800KP XXL

Secure your handgun and a backup, too. The RAPiD® Safe 4800KP has space for two 1911 size pistols. Heavy-duty construction of 14-gauge steel with two internal hardened locking lugs keeps things safe while RFID technology offers quick and easy access.

Exceeds ASTM International safety standards for child and pry resistance, lock strength, drop/pick/saw tests and high-attack resistance.

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SnapSafe Underbed Safe

Store valuable belongings out of sight while maintaining easy access with the SnapSafe® Under Bed Safe. Featuring a slide-out drawer that accommodates firearms, jewelry, documents, and more. Pry-resistant door keeps children and unauthorized users from gaining access.

  • 40"W x 6"H x 22"D
  • 105 lbs
Hornady RAPiD Safe & SnapSafe Underbed Safe
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A Program of NSSF

Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign of NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association to encourage all gun owners to check their firearm storage practices and, if necessary, take action to MAKE SURE IT’S SECURE.

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