Increasing urgency to secure firearms after guns found on campuses

Some of the guns were loaded, while others were not. Two were airsoft or pellet guns.

It's not just high schools either. Some of the weapons were found at middle schools and elementary schools.

At elementary school in Harnett County, middle schools in Cumberland and Orange, students found with weapons Friday

Clay Ausley, owner of Fuquay Gun & Gold Inc., said there is no reason a child should have access to fire arms.

"Should that gun fall into the wrong hands an do damage, you ultimately could be found liable for the damage your firearm has caused," Ausley said.

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Ausley said the safest way to store guns is in something that can be locked and not easily accessible, such as a safe or vault, many of which are affordable.

One safe Ausley had in his store was a metal safe with a lock and key for $20.

"We can wrap the cable around a piece of furniture and lock it up, that would deem the gun inaccessible to a minor for sure," Ausley explained.

Josh Talton, vice president of Talton Safes in Raleigh, said they've seen an increase in people looking for better ways to store their firearms.

"With the recent news and activity and, unfortunately, what's going on in today's society, it's been eye opening," Talton said. "It may not be their children, but other kids come over to their house and are curious with everything going on. Yes, there's been an emergency to come in and pick up a safe."

There are several options in terms of sizes and prices depending on the owners needs. Gun locks are affordable options for people who can't afford a safe.

If you can't afford that, Fuquay Gun & Gold will give you one.

"There is zero reason why a responsible gun owner [would leave a gun] in reach of a child to be able to take it to school," Ausley said. "It looks bad on all of us for the few that are not doing what they need to be doing."