Gun Locks
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is committed to distributing gun locks to gun owners in Wake County to promote safe firearm storage and prevent gun accidents, theft, and misuse.
Using a gun lock is easy. Simply remove the loose end of the cable from the padlock and thread it through your unloaded firearm as shown on the included instruction sheet. With the key turned to the farthest clockwise position, insert the loose end of the cable into the padlock. Then turn the key counterclockwise and remove the key. Check that the cable is secure. Your gun is now locked and safe. Make sure you store your key and ammunition someplace away from the gun.
Need a deputy to deliver a free gun lock to your address? Call us at 919-856-6832 or fill out the form below.
Gun Lock Request FormYou can pick a free gun lock up at the front desk of the Sheriff’s Office at 330 S. Salisbury St. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety CenterHow to Use a Gun Lock
How to Safely Store Your Firearm
- Storage methods include keyed locks, combination locks, lock boxes and firearm safes.
- Keep the keys out of reach of children and where others cannot find them.
- Store ammunition in a separate, securely locked container.
- Use a firearm safety device such as a trigger lock or a cable lock.
Firearm Safety
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the decision to fire.
- Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to shoot.
- Know your target, your target’s environment, and any other safety hazard before you fire.
- Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
