Which statement about firearm storage is true?

• A. Firearms may be stored in an unlocked cabinet in the home if kept out of sight
• B. Storage does not have to conform to any security standards
• C. Storage of firearms does not require locked cabinets
• D. Firearms must be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that firearms must be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access. In practice, licensed holders are required to keep firearms in a securely locked cabinet or safe that meets police-approved standards, and this storage is usually fixed to the building. Ammunition is typically stored separately. This disciplined approach is meant to reduce the risk of theft, misuse, or accidental discharge.

An unlocked cabinet would not meet the security standard and could be easily accessed, which is why that option isn’t correct. Likewise, saying storage doesn’t have to conform to security standards or that locked cabinets aren’t required contradicts the established requirement to limit access and protect public safety. Therefore, the statement that firearms must be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access is the correct one.