The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes the importance of secure firearm storage and is providing free gun locks to residents in Shawnee. This initiative aims to address the correlation between unsecured firearms and increasing violent crime, particularly as stolen weapons often contribute to illegal activities.
Gun owners are encouraged to take proactive measures such as keeping firearms in safes and avoiding publicizing their gun ownership on social media. The Sheriff’s Office warns that bolting gun safes to the floor can significantly reduce theft risk, highlighting their commitment to community safety by urging residents to utilize their offer of free gun locks at their office.
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