Locking up my AR?

[FinalStar]

When i bought my lower for my AR15 I got a cable lock for it. Do i have to lock it up? I live with only adults, no children, and I also keep the ammo separate from the gun. I just wanted to know whether there was some law that said lock it up at all times, or whether it was just the smart or safe thing to do? or whether it was the useless thing to do...lol


thanks for any help

[tombinghamthegreat]

There is no requirement to lock the gun up in your home. You could have it on your bed loaded with 1000 rounds of ammo next to the gun to welcome unwanted guests.

Also look up transportation for traveling with long guns.

[Turo]

There's no law that says you have to lock it up while at home.

That said, unless you are using it as a home defense gun, I would strongly suggest locking it in a safe (assuming you have one) or at least locking it up in some way that would make it harder to steal/misuse. This is purely a safety issue, and of course MHO.

[Cokebottle]

The only potential legal issue (and the reason for the "must be sold with a lock" law) is if a minor somehow gains access to it and hurts or kills someone, you would be criminally liable.

As far as a law stating that it MUST be locked in your home, no.
Even if it were a law, it would be unenforceable as there would be no way the PD would know that it was unlocked without either a warrant, or if someone were to be stupid and consent to a search (do you REALLY trust that the previous owner or a former room mate doesn't have a baggie of week or coke stashed in a heater vent?)
Hell... I found a half a baggie of moldy pot under the carpet under the passenger seat of a '69 Camaro 2 years after I bought it.

[johnrunner89]

Cable lock is better than nothing but I recommend getting a safe.