In Grand Junction, Colorado, Jerry’s Outdoor Sports emphasizes the importance of securely storing firearms to protect children from unauthorized access. Chris Walker, the shop manager, highlights that state law mandates firearms be sold with locking devices and recommends that families ensure children know how to respond if they encounter a firearm.
Beyond at-home safety, Walker stresses the need for secure firearm storage in vehicles, indicating that handguns should be locked in a box. Violations of these storage guidelines can result in a class two misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and hefty fines. For those interested in enhancing firearm safety skills, local gun safety classes are readily available.
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