| Any gun owner who wants to be a responsible gun | | | | compact and can easily fit in a briefcase, day pack or |
| owner will take the measures necessary to store his | | | | under the seat of a car. Entry mechanisms can be |
| firearms safely and securely while they are not in | | | | touch pad or combination, making them virtually |
| use. Accidental gun deaths are down considerably | | | | impossible to access by someone without authority |
| nationwide thanks to the more widespread use of | | | | to do so. |
| gun safes and greater awareness of proper handling | | | | Biometric Vaults |
| procedures, but the only way for this positive trend | | | | These types of safes have skyrocketed in popularity |
| to continue is if every owner remains committed to | | | | in recent years thanks to the rapid advances in |
| safe hand gun storage: here are some options. | | | | biometric technologies. One or more sets of |
| Trigger Locks | | | | authorized fingerprints are programmed into the |
| Trigger locks are generally comprised of one or two | | | | locking device, enabling absolutely foolproof access. |
| pieces of heavy plastic or metal that either lock into | | | | Most quality models are designed with precise fittings |
| place behind the trigger making it impossible to fire, | | | | making them impossible to break into with standard |
| or that completely cover the trigger area altogether. | | | | tools. Because they are so secure and allow |
| Currently, such locks are only available for hand guns | | | | near-instant access, biometric models have become |
| and they generally can only be unlocked with the use | | | | the must-have option for homeowners who want to |
| of a key. Trigger locks do indeed prevent impulse | | | | keep loaded handguns closely at hand for personal |
| playing by children, but they are not considered | | | | protection. |
| foolproof safety solutions since some models can be | | | | With today's emphasis on safe and responsible gun |
| easily disassembled with standard household tools. | | | | ownership, technologies and engineering for trigger |
| Portable Vaults | | | | locks as well as portable and biometric vaults are |
| Notebook-style gun safes are a convenient way to | | | | constantly evolving and improving; and there are gun |
| keep your firearm secure while allowing for easy | | | | safes to suit just about every need and purpose. |
| portability too. This type of safe is lightweight, | | | | |