There are many affordable options for secure gun storage that provide owners with access to guns in a matter of seconds while still preventing access by children and people at increased risk of harming themselves or others.
It’s important to also remember to lock up any guns in cars too—more than half of stolen guns are taken from cars.
For home or in-transit storage of one firearm. Uses external lock
$10-$150
Locks trigger of single weapon. Never use with loaded gun. May be dismantled with minimal tools and skills, so not as effective with older children and teens.
$10-$75
Cable runs through action of single weapon to prevent firing. Ammunition must be removed for lock use. May be dismantled with minimal tools and skills, so not as effective with older children and teens.
$0 -$50
Storage of multiple guns in one place. Biometric lock more secure than key or passcode.
$200-$2,000
Smaller and lighter than safe. Biometric lock more secure than key or passcode.
$25-$350
For storage in a vehicle. Biometric lock more secure than key or passcode.
$50-$350
The Marion County Public Health Department created these educational videos with contributions from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana State Police and other members of the law enforcement community. The health department is working to improve public health by preventing gun-related injury and death by promoting safe and responsible gun storage and handling. One of the free resources available is trigger locks.