| Thieves steal anything negotiable! Burglars are | | | | Unsecured firearms are easy targets for thieves and |
| opportunists. They take whatever they think they | | | | they are also dangerous. I children gain access to gun |
| can exchange for something they want, including | | | | it can have a tragic ending. Firearms should be stored |
| cash. In fact, cash tops the list of things that burglars | | | | in properly locked containers. |
| take from homes. The reasons are obvious. | | | | They should not be shown at gatherings. The |
| It is readily negotiable. Its surprising how many people | | | | ammunition should be stored separate from firearms |
| still keep large amounts of it in their home. They | | | | when not in use. Thieves are skilled in looking for |
| often provide no extra security for the cash. | | | | evidence that indicate you may own firearms. |
| Most often, cash is stuffed in a drawer where it is | | | | Pictures of you posing with your guns are a dead |
| easily accessible to the burglar. Burglars know exactly | | | | giveaway. Literature about guns may offer another |
| where to look to find the things of value. Hiding cash | | | | clue. Burglars do not want to spend too much time |
| under the drawer does little good. Most seasoned | | | | looking for your valuables. |
| burglars will discover it within a few seconds. | | | | You can lessen the chance of theft by putting them |
| Thieves know their chances of getting caught | | | | in the right place. Some items fit the criteria for theft |
| increases the longer they remain in the residence. | | | | better than others. |
| Burglars take things that are of value and allow ease | | | | Jewelry is a favorite of all burglars. Its surprising how |
| of escape. | | | | many people still do not secure jewelry in their |
| Tools have long been a favorite of burglars. They are | | | | residence. The average person will not take security |
| easily sold or traded for something else. There is a | | | | measures beyond a jewelry case. |
| never ending demand for specialty tools on the illegal | | | | If you leave jewelry unsecured, during a burglary it |
| market. | | | | will be stolen. If you have expensive jewelry, only |
| Some tools are cumbersome which may require a | | | | show it to trusted friends when it is not being worn. |
| vehicle, or more than one thief to move. Tools are | | | | Expensive jewelry signifies to the thief that there is |
| easily sold too unethical mechanics or other | | | | other stuff of value in the residence. If the jewelry is |
| unsuspecting people. | | | | unsecured, its a sure bet that other things are out |
| Most people do not mark their tools, which makes | | | | for the taking. Poor security is contagious. It provides |
| recovery near impossible. Thieves count on trusting | | | | the thief with a variety of items to choose from |
| individuals. Valuable tools should be kept out of sight | | | | throughtout the home. |
| and secured as other valuables. Burglars take some | | | | Electronics are also favorite targets for criminals. |
| items for their own personal use and others for resell. | | | | They are often unsecured. The can be easily sold or |
| Firearms are a favorite target of most burglars. They | | | | used for personal use. Electronics are not hard to find |
| can be sold on the illegal market or used to commit | | | | in the home. Residents often use them on a daily |
| other crimes. Most people do not properly secure | | | | basis. Televisions, radios, digital video recorders, |
| their firearms. | | | | computers all make viable targets for burglars. |
| Unsecured fired arms are a burglars dream. Residents | | | | There is only one way to keep burglars away from |
| place them in closets, drawers or under beds. The | | | | your valuables. You must try to keep them out of |
| seasoned burglar has seen all this before. They know | | | | your home! If you fail at keeping them out, then you |
| where the uninformed will hide firearms. | | | | must have evidence to catch and prosecute them. |