Which two items should always be locked away separately?

• A. firearms and targets
• B. firearms and arrows
• C. firearms and knives
• D. firearms and ammunition

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is keeping the firepower safe by separating items that can cause a discharge from those that enable it. Storing a firearm in a locked container and keeping ammunition in a separate locked container creates a second barrier to access. Even if someone gains entry to one lock, they still can’t immediately load and fire the weapon, which greatly reduces the chance of an accidental or unauthorized use. That’s why the pair that should always be locked away separately is firearms and ammunition.

Other items like targets, arrows, or knives aren’t part of this immediate risk of accidental discharge and aren’t required to be stored separately from a firearm in the same way. The crucial safety practice centers on separating and securing the gun from its ammunition to prevent misuse.