Safe Firearm Storage Start Date: Immediately End Date: NONE Contact: Steve Hall, (512) 389-8140 Safe Firearm Storage If you own a firearm, you owe it your family and your community to keep it stored properly when not in use. That means unloaded, under lock and key, and separate from its ammunition. Curious children have unintentionally harmed themselves and others with firearms supposedly "hidden" in dresser drawers, garages, and top shelves of closets. Owning a firearm is a full time responsibility. Always lock it up. This safety message brought to you by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.