Letter to Gun Owners

Shelby Police have sent out a friendly notice to those who purchase firearms from the city's gun shops. Here is the letter which will be handed out each time a gun is (legally) purchased in the city:

http://community.shelbystar.com/projects/gun/gunhandout.pdf

Key reminders included in the letter:

- Keep the gun secured at all times and out of the hands of children or those not allowed to have a gun (gun thefts are a frequent problem)

-You can pick up a free gun lock from the police department if you don't already own one

- Write down the serial number and store it in a safe place. This will help get the gun back to you in the event it is stolen


It's good that the police are doing this and these are reminders that should be put out there. However, it should be noted the people on the streets who steal guns or buy them illegally (i.e. the "trouble makers") won't be getting these letters and definitely won't be adhering to the rules.