Which storage requirement is specified to reduce theft and misuse of firearms?

• A. Store them unloaded
• B. Store the firearms in a locked cabinet
• C. Store firearms securely
• D. Store in a vehicle

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that firearms must be stored securely to cut the chances of theft and misuse. Secure storage means a robust, purpose-built container (like a locked cabinet or safe) that is fixed in place and accessed only by authorized people, with keys or access controlled. This directly reduces the opportunity for a weapon to be stolen or accessed by someone who shouldn’t have it. Keeping a firearm unloaded helps safety, but it doesn’t address the theft risk on its own. Having the firearm merely in a locked cabinet is a form of secure storage, but the broad requirement is to store firearms securely—the standard that covers proper containment and access control. Storing in a vehicle is unsafe and increases theft risk, so it’s not appropriate.