The Locksmith Journal Jul/Aug 2020 - Issue 69 | Page 14

Mul-T-Lock eCLIQ hits the target by helping to secure firearms The National Crime Agency, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the police have collaborated to provide firearms security advice in a document entitled ‘Protect Your Firearm, Protect Your Sport’. The guidance advises that all firearms should be locked up securely and hidden well when not in use, and gun cabinet locks and keys should not be shared with unauthorised people – including family and friends – for any reason. In addition, the Home Office’s ‘Firearms Security Handbook 2019’ includes guidance on storing and transporting firearms safely for all gun owners, as well as those with access to firearms such as the police, museums and galleries, and people storing firearms for business purposes. In the ‘Warehousemen’ section of the handbook, it states: “In the interests of both owner and company, the warehouse employees or others should not normally have access into locked/sealed containers. If this is necessary, there should be a system for recording: a) By whom, when and for what reason(s) access to the container has taken place, b) The result of any examination of the state of the contents and the notification made to the owner, or his authorised agent.” Extract from Home Office’s ‘Firearms Security Handbook 2019’ T: 01902 364200 E: [email protected] W: www.mul-t-lock.co.uk