Whether or not you have children in your home, you should always keep your firearms locked up. Figuring out the best way to secure your firearm and the ammunition should be decided before that purchase of the handgun or rifle. Not only can these weapons pose a threat to young children in the house, but they can also fall into the wrong hands if your house is burglarized. You have a responsibility as a gun owner to keep your firearms secured from any hands that are not your own. Purchase a gun safe, such as a Winchester Ranger, and keep your firearms locked up any time they are not in use.