Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 5

Question 5

 

Question:

 

What is an important question to ask patients when counselling them about firearms and safe storage in their home? (Select one answer)

 

 

 

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Who in the house could gain access to the gun?
 

 

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Can the locking device on the firearm be easily disengaged or is it tamper-proof? Are weapons secured immediately upon entering the home? 
 

 

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Answer:

All of the above
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

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Answer: c. If there are small children in the house, a trigger lock would be the better lock. If there is an adult in the house with what could be considered poor judgment, a lock box or gun safe would be the safest option..  It is also vitally important to remind adults - such as police officers and security guards - to secure their weapon immediately upon arrival in the home and not become complacent about leaving the weapon unsecured.

 

 

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