Firearm Security & You

Gun Ownership can be a minefield and taking proper care with the security of your firearms is of paramount importance to ensuring your firearms license is valid.

As of Autumn 2020 Lincolnshire Police contacted all Firearms Licence Holders to advise about an increase in burglaries where Gun Cabinets have been targeted.

In this article, Lincoln Security takes a look at the most important aspects of securing your firearm and property with the help of Lincolnshire Police & The Home Office.

Some of what follows may be common knowledge to more experienced firearms owners.

Eight main factors affect the security required for your firearms and property, and Firearms officers will consider all of these when making an assessment. These factors range from whether your property is located in a high crime area, repeat victimisation, number of firearms being held, or the firearms’ attractiveness. Based on an individual assessment, Lincolnshire Police will then assign you a Leve of Security rating from 1-3. This dictates the level of security required for both your home and firearms.

To help you understand what is required for each level, we have established a guide to the various forms of security and how easy they are to implement.

Secure Locks – Level 2

Did you know that approximately 70% of burglars gain entry to a property through a front or rear door, and utilising a technique commonly known as ‘Lock Snapping’ they can gain entry to your property in under a minute. The Home Office recommends that for Level 2 security, exit doors are fitted with locks to BS3621.

The best way to adhere to this requirement is to replace your exterior door locks with an ABS Anti Snap cylinder. The ABS snap secure technology totally blocks access to the door bolt mechanism inside the lock case to effectively combat a snap attack. These cylinders can be easily and quickly fitted into your uPVC door. You can order these from the Lincoln Security trade counter for just £40. Installation is a cinch for any DIYer or, if you’d prefer, we can offer installation.

You can buy an ABS Anti Snap cylinder from our online shop by clicking here, just remember to measure your current lock first.

Jason Healy, Lincoln Security’s Commercial Director, said:

“Lincoln Security have a long history helping gun owners to secure their firearms in order to comply with Police and Home Office requirements. We recognise the importance of gun safety whilst also maintaining accessibility and ease of access at all times. Lincoln Security offers a bespoke range of products to suit all firearms owners needs and can also offer an installation service for added peace of mind.”

To help you review your firearm and home security, Lincoln Security offers a free survey and no obligation quotation of your premises by one of our experienced staff members. We’re also offering all firearms owners 10% off our range of Gun Safes and Alarm & CCTV Systems when you get a survey.

For more information on our range of Gun Cabinets & Alarm Systems as well as our other products such as padlocks and smart security, visit our online shop. With free delivery as standard, you can browse some of our most popular products for securing your home.