Massachusetts Medical Society: DELETE Question 8

DELETE Question 8

 

Question:

 

When asking patients about guns and safe storage, consider these questions. (Select one answer)

 

 

 

 

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Who in the house could gain access to the gun?
 

 

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What is the type of lock device used?
 

 

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Are weapons secured immediately upon entering the home (especially if carried professionally)
 

 

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Answer:

All of the above
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Answer: d. 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. A cable lock can be defeated with a bolt cutter, and a trigger lock compromised with a flat head screwdriver.  It is also vitally important to remind adults – especially police officers and security guards – to secure the weapon immediately upon arrival in the home and not become complacent about leaving the weapon unsecured

 

 

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