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How does hunter education say firearms and ammunition should be stored at home?

Locked up, with ammunition stored separately.

  1. Loaded in a closet for quick access
  2. Together in the same unlocked case
  3. Locked up, with ammunition stored separately ✔

Why: Storing guns locked and unloaded, with ammunition locked somewhere else, keeps them away from children and anyone not allowed to use them. A gun safe or locking cabinet is best. A trigger lock or action lock in a case also helps.

Huh, didn't know that: TPWD says rifles and shotguns should be stored muzzle down so oil does not drain into the action or stock.

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Why did the gun safe never get invited to parties? It was too guarded.
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Sources

  1. TPWD Hunter Education, Firearm Safety https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunting-safety/firearm-safety
  2. CT DEEP Hunter Safety Exam Answer Key https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/hunting_trapping/pdf_files/Hunter_Safety_Manual/ExamAnswerKey.pdf?la=en

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