In a recent social media push, the Denver Police Department has partnered with none other than basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to drop some wisdom on the residents of Denver: the importance of gun safety, specifically the secure storage of firearms at home. Citing an uptick in preventable accidents, the department shared a post outlining simple yet vital steps to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, highlighted by Shaq's celebrity endorsement of the safety message, as per the Denver Police Department.
Borrowing the authoritative voice of the sports icon, the department's Facebook post starts with a clear reminder that while citizens have the right to carry firearms, with it comes the duty to secure them responsibly. In his illustrious career, Shaq has taken many shots, but none as important as this shot at promoting safety. Though, to be clear, the big man himself doesn't make a personal appearance in the post aside from lending his name to the cause.
For Denver residents, the practical advice detailed includes not storing firearms in vehicles and choosing inconspicuous locations within their homes for storage, preferably in a gun safe. The post also cautions against the use of nightstands or dresser drawers, common but unsafe storage spots. Denver Police urge those without a gun safe to use some other form of suitable locking device, such as a trigger lock, striking at the heart of prevention over cure.
