Reports of stolen firearms to law enforcement agencies

Storing firearms locked up when not carrying or using them has many benefits.

• Locked up firearms can't be accessed by curious children.
• Storing firearms securely prevents them from being misused by a household member in crisis. 

Another benefit of safe storage is preventing theft. 

• Firearms that are stolen from private citizens often end up getting used in other crimes. 
• Keeping guns locked up in your homes and vehicles is a great way to protect your investment AND keep guns out of the pipeline that fuels community violence.