Gun storage and children question?

[JeremiahMN]

I have a couple of pistols and keep those locked in a safe. I've also just purchased a new rifle but my safe isn't big enough to put it in there. I was at fleet farm buying this and noticed a sign that says it's illegal to have guns where kids can get to them. So if I have a trigger gaurd on this thing, and will keep the ammo locked up in my safe, that should be good to go, right? Or since I have a kid, does it need to be locked in a safe?

I'm planning on keeping it with the trigger lock on it, in the case on the top shelf in my room.

[TH3180]

I have a couple of pistols and keep those locked in a safe. I've also just purchased a new rifle but my safe isn't big enough to put it in there. I was at fleet farm buying this and noticed a sign that says it's illegal to have guns where kids can get to them. So if I have a trigger gaurd on this thing, and will keep the ammo locked up in my safe, that should be good to go, right? Or since I have a kid, does it need to be locked in a safe?

I'm planning on keeping it with the trigger lock on it, in the case on the top shelf in my room.

I would ASSUME you're ok. Couldn't you do something like take the bolt out and keep that in your safe. Then you would just have a stick. Or get a lockable gun case. Just some thoughts. I really don't have an answer for you.

[rugersol]

I would guess the trigger-lock would do.

And certainly a good idea, to keep any "accidents" from happening.

But I'd also suggest, at the least, one of them Stack On "cabinets" ... IIRC, Fleet Farm sells 'em ... under $100, I'd guess. Depending on how old yer kids are, if that gun were to git outside the house (trigger-lock, or no), it'd likely attract some unwanted attention ... at the very least.

[dsm2nr]

I only have a loksafe biometric safe for my two handguns. For my rifle I bought a Vangard 39"? Rifle case, anyway it has three locks built into it. I think it was maybe $60ish so there are some el cheapo options.

[photogpat]

Menards has a Stack-On wannabe they call Sentinel - those go on sale occasionally for $70 or so...

Your other option someone suggested, lock the bolt in your pistol safe...then put a key lock on a closet somewhere in the house for the stock.

[cobb]

Don't like trigger locks, the gun can still be loaded and if the trigger lock is not fitted properly, can move around and possibly fire.

Much better with a cable lock in my opinion. Or as mentioned, if the rifle is a bolt action, remove the bolt and lock that away.

[tman]

Is it unloaded?

If so, you are folllowing state law.

MN STATUTE 609.666

Subd. 2.Access to firearms.A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who negligently stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, unless reasonable action is taken to secure the firearm against access by the child.

[Erik_Pakieser]

Don't like trigger locks, the gun can still be loaded and if the trigger lock is not fitted properly, can move around and possibly fire.

Much better with a cable lock in my opinion. Or as mentioned, if the rifle is a bolt action, remove the bolt and lock that away.

+1

[TH3180]

Don't like trigger locks, the gun can still be loaded and if the trigger lock is not fitted properly, can move around and possibly fire.

Much better with a cable lock in my opinion. Or as mentioned, if the rifle is a bolt action, remove the bolt and lock that away.

+1

I think most police departments will give you a cable lock for free.

[Thunder71]

I keep my handguns locked up in a pistol safe and my long guns unloaded in their gun cases.

[GeekyGunman]

I remember seeing a video of a little kid prying a trigger lock off with a simple flathead screwdriver.

I much prefer something that actually goes through the action if it's not going in the safe.

[JeremiahMN]

I guess I should have finished looking through the box first.

Came with a lock that locks the bolt back. Pretty nifty. Thanks for the tips on the gun safe/cabinets, I'll have to keep an eye for a good deal.

[bensdad]

Also remember, it's a good idea to kid-proof your guns, and just as important to gun-proof your kids.

[TH3180]

Also remember, it's a good idea to kid-proof your guns, and just as important to gun-proof your kids.

I have never heard it put that was. That is a line I will be using in the future.

[wingrider]

Don't over think this too much. I put a deadbolt lockset on a basement closet that will keep the kids out. Granted I put the gunsafe in the closet, but the locked closet itself meets the legal requirement.