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Wisconsin Firearm Safe Storage Facilities
An even safer way to keep firearms at a distance is by storing your firearms with your local firearm retailer, gun smith or range.
The locations in purple on the map below provide firearm storage at no or minimal cost. Call them in advance for costs, restrictions, or any other information before going in-person to the store and double check whether the facility is providing the gun storage service prior to referring someone in crisis to a firearm store.
Instructions for anyone using the storage map:
The firearm facilities noted on the map are voluntarily providing this service and can refuse to provide storage for anyone. Be sure that you have the firearm(s) unloaded, when you take them in.
We are looking for more Firearm Facilities to participate in the program, please sign up: HERE.
Please email us at CaptainJohnDMasonProgram@mcw.edu for suggestions or if you have a firearm facility that would like to participate. Let us know how we are doing and what else we can do to help you provide this service! Check out the full website page at BeThereWis.com.
The following map shows participating Law Enforcement Departments.
The following police/sheriff departments noted on the map in BLUE are part of Voluntary Firearm Safekeeping Program and voluntarily provide this service to the community. Be sure that you have the firearm(s) unloaded when you take them in. See below the map for additional information for each Law Enforcement Location.
- City of Delafield Police Department: Calling ahead to schedule a drop-off is preferred, but not necessary. Call (262) 646-6240. Safe Storage contract
- Columbia County Sheriff’s Department: Please call 608-742-4166, press 1 to reach our communications center 24/7. Setting up an appointment is ideal, but not necessary. We will not be taking ammunition. Safe Storage Contract for Columbia Co
- City of Prairie du Chien Police Department: If able, call ahead to (608) 326-2421; otherwise, feel free to come to the sheriff dept. lobby and speak with the dispatch center. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Lt. Ryan Fradette directly at (608) 412-0102. Safe Storage Contract for Prairie du Chien Police Department
- Crawford Co. Sheriff’s Office: If able, call ahead to (608) 326-8414; otherwise, feel free to come to the sheriff dept. lobby and speak with the dispatch center. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Lt. Ryan Fradette directly at (608) 412-0102. Safe Storage Contract for Crawford County Sheriff Office
- Village of Eagle Police Department: Calling ahead is preferred. Contact Chief Ronald Bethia directly at chief@eaglepdwi.com or at (262) 594-2400, ext. 101. Safe Storage Contact for Village of Eagle Police
- City of Lake Mills Police Department: Calling ahead to schedule a drop-off is preferred at all times, and required on weekdays between 5:00pm and 7:00am and on weekends at any time. Call (920) 648-2354. Safe Storage Contract for Lake Mills Police Dept.
- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office: Calling ahead to schedule a drop-off is recommended, but not necessary. Call (262) 284-7172 and ask to speak to a Deputy regarding the Safe Firearms Storage. Drop off at the Sheriff’s Office Main Entrance. Ozaukee Cty. Sheriff’s Office Safe Firearms Storage Receipt.
- City of Cedarburg Police Department: Drop off’s are allowed 24 hours a day. Calling ahead to schedule is preferred, but not a requirement. An appointment must be scheduled to pick up your firearm. Please call (262) 375-7620. City of Cedarburg Safe Storage Contract
The information contained here is not intended to be nor is it a substitute for professional medical or legal advice. The contents of this website should not be construed as or solely relied upon for medical or legal advice. The information presented on this website may not reflect the most current legal developments. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions about medical conditions, and always seek the advice of an attorney with any question about legal issues.
Check out the Video by Susan Smykal from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Captain Mason Veteran Peer Outreach program talking about Live today – Put it away!
Check out the Video by Mark Flower from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Captain Mason Veteran Peer Outreach program talking about a new partner in the Live Today – Put it Away!
Check out these materials:
- Lethal Means NSSF Gun Safe Infographic
- Toolkit Safe Firearm Storage
- Brochure for Veterans Means Safety Messaging
Check out the news clip about one of our gun shops: Gun shops join Wisconsin program working to help veterans put guns down (tmj4.com)
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