Sheriff Offers Free Cable Gun Locks To Mercer County Residents

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County residents who have a firearm at home now have a way to safely store them.

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is offering residents cable gunlocks free of charge.

“The safe and reliable storage of a firearm is essential to preventing tragic accidents,” Kemler said, “And, under New Jersey law, a firearm must be secured if there is a minor in the home."

Free cable gunlocks are available to any Mercer County resident. Residents can obtain the locks anonymously, with no questions asked.

The cable-styled locks are available through a nationwide grant from Project ChildSafe. The lock meets the American Society for Testing and Materials' current strength and safety standards for cable gunlocks. Supplies are limited.

Call or email the Mercer County Sheriff's Office - Programs Section at 609-278-7159 during business hours or email JArmano@mercercounty.org to arrange to receive a free gunlock.