48% of Minnesotans keep a firearm in their home.  Whether you have an infant, teenager, or grandchild, keeping a gun at home poses a very real danger to your family.

Take 5 minutes now and do the following three steps: Keep your gun unloaded when not in use.  This first rule of firearm safety is consistent with the National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation. Store ammunition separate from your gun. Lock the gun.  Use a quality trigger lock, cable lock, gun safe, or lock box.  A desk drawer or closet shelf is not safe storage. Even if you don't own a gun.... Talk with your children about the risk of gun injury outside the home in places where they may play. Speak with the parents of your children's friends to find out if they keep a gun at home. If they do, urge them to unload it and lock it up. Alternatives to handguns *  A watchdog *  An alarm system *  Deadbolts *  Neighborhood watch *  Crime stoppers