In a recent advisory, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about the risks posed by unsecured firearms. According to a social media post from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, there's a direct correlation between firearms theft and the rise in violent crimes. They outlined a series of measures gun owners should take to prevent their weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
Among the suggested steps are securing firearms in a safe or lockbox and logging serial numbers along with taking photographs of the weapons. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office also advised against publicizing gun ownership on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. For those who own safes, the recommendation circulated was to permanently bolt them to the floor, to better prevent theft. As part of their ongoing community outreach, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is offering free gun locks at their office on 14101 Acme Rd in Shawnee, available for residents to pick up, as reported yesterday on Facebook.
Gun theft is a significant contributor to violent crime, with stolen weapons often quickly making their way into the black market and into the hands of individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms legally. The advisory aims to reduce the number of guns that are available to be stolen, thereby decreasing the likelihood of firearm-related crimes in the community. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the importance of taking proactive measures to ensure gun safety and responsible ownership.
For citizens concerned about firearm security, the free gun locks offer from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is a starting point to further secure their weapons. The department has set up a direct line for inquiries about the initiative, urging residents to call 405-275-2526, while supplies last.
