GARDAI are reminding the owners of licenced firearms that they are responsible for the safekeeping of their weapons.
“As well as taking ordinary security measures you must also have a proper firearms safe which is bolted to the floor or a solid wall.
"The firearm must be stored separate from the ammunition,” said Sergeant Ber Leetch.
Additional security measures are required when there are multiple firearms.
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