Theft is a top source of guns used in crimes.
400,000 firearms are stolen from individual owners every year.
Protect What Protects You. You own and carry firearms to protect your family and community. But firearms stolen from gun owners are being used to commit the crimes you want to prevent.
A Protect What Protects You Partnership.
The National African American Gun Association is a pro-Second Amendment organization of responsibly armed citizens, offering education, training and support to gun owners through more than 70 chapters nationwide. They have made Protect What Protects You a part of their education and training programs.
Got guns, hate crime? Us tooDon’t be a target.
In many cities, the majority of thefts are from cars. Secure your firearms and spread the word.
Bring it.
Only leave a firearm in a car if absolutely necessary.
Secure it.
If you do have to leave a firearm in a vehicle, secure it with a locking device or safe.
Be aware.
Use your situational awareness: Who’s watching you secure your firearms in your car?
Be discreet.
Advertising can tip thieves off. Stickers or decals that identify you as a gun owner can make your car a target.
Let’s get specificTactics and tools.
Lockbox with cable.
Casandra uses a small lockbox cable-tied to the car seat. It’s an affordable, portable option to secure a firearm.
Don’t leave it.
Many gun owners choose to ensure they never leave a firearm unattended in a vehicle. Doug is one of them.
Break it up.
Elijah disassembles his firearm and stores the pieces separately. This can reduce the chances the firearm is taken during a break-in.
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