A suicide prevention project to assist Wisconsin residents to put their guns in a safe location.

Don’t let a crisis in your home turn into a tragedy!

 

If you are in a crisis: Call 988 now!

 

 

Store your firearms outside of your home during a crisis!

gun shop or range storage

 

Using a trusted gun shop for storage: 

 

  • General information
    • All gun shops on the map will hold onto your guns for no or a low fee.
    • Check out this sample agreement for storing firearms.
    • Gun shops and ranges on the map to the right are committed to keeping their communities safe and have voluntarily joined the Live Today- Put it Away Program. 
  • How 
    • Review the gun shop options and select one that fits your needs.
    • Call the gun shop if you have questions about the process.
    • Go to the gun shop of your choice with your unloaded guns.
    • They will hold onto the guns for you for a designated amount of time or until the crisis is over. 
    • You can get them back after the crisis following the standard federal background check.

 

Wisconsin Gun Shops and Ranges

 

 

Police of sheriff department storage

Wisconsin Police and Sheriff Departments

 

Some areas have police and sheriff departments. Each one has their own contract and instructions.

 

  1. City of Delafield Police Department:  
    • Calling ahead at (262) 646-6240 to schedule a drop-off is preferred, but not necessary.
    • Please review and complete this Safe Storage contract
  2. Columbia County Sheriff’s Department:
    • Please call 608-742-4166, press 1 to reach communications center 24/7.
    • Setting up an appointment is ideal, but not necessary.
    • They do not accept ammunition.
    • Please review  Safe Storage Contract for Columbia Co
  3. City of Prairie du Chien Police Department:
    • If able, call ahead to (608) 326-2421; otherwise, feel free to go to the police dept. lobby and speak with the dispatch center.
    • If you have additional questions, contact Lt. Ryan Fradette directly at (608) 412-0102.
    • Please review Safe Storage Contract for Prairie du Chien Police
  4. Crawford Co. Sheriff’s Department:
    • 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, contact Lt. Ryan Fradette directly at (608) 412-0102.
    • Please review Safe Storage Contract for Crawford City Sheriff Dept
  5. Village of Eagle Police Department
  6. City of Lake Mills Police Department:
  7. Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office: 
  8. City of Cedarburg Police Department: 
    • Drop off’s are allowed 24 hours a day.
    • Calling ahead at (262) 375-7620 to schedule is preferred, but not a requirement. 
    • An appointment must be scheduled to pick up your firearm. 
    • Please review City of Cedarburg Safe Storage Contract

 

Disclaimer:

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 and firearm storage.