Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Project ChildSafe Expands to Tuscaloosa With Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships
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Project ChildSafe Expands to Tuscaloosa With Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships

The NSSF announced the launch of Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, expanding the national firearm safety program in Alabama.

March 17, 2026 2 min read
Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa Distributes Nearly 1,000 Free Gun Locks to Residents
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Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa Distributes Nearly 1,000 Free Gun Locks to Residents

The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Tuscaloosa leaders launched Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa, distributing nearly 1,000 free gun locks to residents to promote secure firearm storage and prevent accidents.

March 17, 2026 1 min read
Erlanger Health System Expands Free Gun Lock Program to All Hospital Locations
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Erlanger Health System Expands Free Gun Lock Program to All Hospital Locations

Erlanger Health System expanded its free gun lock distribution program to all emergency departments and labor & delivery locations, increasing access to firearm safety resources in the Chattanooga community.

March 12, 2026 2 min read
Erlanger Health System Expands Free Gun Lock Program to All Emergency Departments
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Erlanger Health System Expands Free Gun Lock Program to All Emergency Departments

Erlanger Health System expanded its free gun lock program to all emergency departments and labor and delivery locations, making firearm safety devices more accessible to patients and visitors.

March 12, 2026 1 min read
New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant for Safe Gun Storage Program
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New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant for Safe Gun Storage Program

U.S. Congressman Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for the Safe Children Initiative in New Orleans, aimed at promoting safe firearm storage in local homes through partnerships with United Way and health leaders.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
Duluth Police Distribute Free Gun Locks for Household Safety
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Duluth Police Distribute Free Gun Locks for Household Safety

Duluth Police and Minnesota Department of Public Safety are providing free cable gun locks to residents, removing cost barriers to household firearm safety.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
Erlanger Children's Hospital Expands Free Gun Lock Program for All New Parents
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Erlanger Children's Hospital Expands Free Gun Lock Program for All New Parents

Erlanger Children's Hospital now provides free firearm cable locks and safety information cards to all new parents at its delivery and emergency departments in partnership with Voices for a Safer Tennessee.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Funding for Gun Lock Distribution Initiative
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New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Funding for Gun Lock Distribution Initiative

Congressman Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for a gun lock distribution program in New Orleans, partnering with United Way to increase firearm safe storage in local homes.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
Troy Carter Secures $1 Million in Federal Funding for New Orleans Gun Storage Program
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Troy Carter Secures $1 Million in Federal Funding for New Orleans Gun Storage Program

U.S. Representative Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for a gun lock distribution program in New Orleans, aimed at promoting secure firearm storage and reducing preventable accidents in local homes.

March 11, 2026 1 min read
New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant for Gun Lock Distribution Program
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New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant for Gun Lock Distribution Program

Congressman Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding to support a local initiative that distributes free firearm locks and safes to residents, aiming to reduce unintentional injuries and deaths in New Orleans homes.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Firearm Safe Storage Initiative
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New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Firearm Safe Storage Initiative

Congressman Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for New Orleans gun safety initiatives, expanding access to firearm locks and safe storage resources across the city.

March 11, 2026 2 min read
Lancaster County Emphasizes Gun Safety in Community Suicide Prevention Efforts
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Lancaster County Emphasizes Gun Safety in Community Suicide Prevention Efforts

CeaseFirePA sponsored a National Suicide Prevention Month event in Lancaster County, connecting firearm storage and access measures with broader suicide prevention strategies in the community.

March 9, 2026 1 min read
Detroit Mother Faces Prison After Unsecured Gun Fatally Shoots Young Daughter
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Detroit Mother Faces Prison After Unsecured Gun Fatally Shoots Young Daughter

A Detroit mother faces nearly 20 years in prison after her 11-year-old son found an unsecured firearm and fatally shot his 6-year-old sister. The incident highlights enforcement of Michigan's safe storage law.

March 4, 2026 2 min read
Georgia Trial Highlights Safe Storage as Essential Gun Safety Practice
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Georgia Trial Highlights Safe Storage as Essential Gun Safety Practice

The trial of Colin Gray in Georgia has renewed focus on safe firearm storage practices, with advocates emphasizing the critical role secure storage plays in preventing tragedies.

February 28, 2026 2 min read
Utah Legislature Rejects Safe Storage Bill as Advocates Argue for Common-Sense Safety Measure
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Utah Legislature Rejects Safe Storage Bill as Advocates Argue for Common-Sense Safety Measure

Utah legislators rejected a safe firearm storage bill despite advocacy efforts, with supporters arguing the legislation represented a straightforward public safety step.

February 25, 2026 2 min read
Jefferson County Emphasizes Need for Gun Lock Program Following Child's Accidental Shooting
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Jefferson County Emphasizes Need for Gun Lock Program Following Child's Accidental Shooting

Jefferson County's Sheriff's Office emphasized the urgent need for its gun lock distribution program after a juvenile accidentally shot himself shortly after the initiative launched, highlighting the critical importance of secure firearm storage.

February 16, 2026 1 min read
Jefferson County Gun Lock Program Launched After Youth Shooting Incidents
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Jefferson County Gun Lock Program Launched After Youth Shooting Incidents

Kentucky's Jefferson County Sheriff's Office launched a free gun lock distribution program following two accidental youth shootings, aiming to prevent unintended firearm access in homes with children.

February 16, 2026 2 min read
Michigan Distributes 110,600+ Gun Locks Under Safe Storage Law
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Michigan Distributes 110,600+ Gun Locks Under Safe Storage Law

Michigan has distributed over 110,600 free gun locks since its safe storage law took effect two years ago, representing a major public health initiative to promote firearm safety.

February 14, 2026 2 min read
Michigan Marks Two Years of Safe Storage Law with 110,600 Free Gun Locks Distributed
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Michigan Marks Two Years of Safe Storage Law with 110,600 Free Gun Locks Distributed

Michigan has distributed over 110,600 free gun locks on the second anniversary of its safe storage law, marking two years of implementation designed to prevent unintentional injuries and deaths.

February 14, 2026 2 min read
Anne Arundel County Achieves 43% Reduction in Gun Incidents Through Comprehensive Safety Efforts
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Anne Arundel County Achieves 43% Reduction in Gun Incidents Through Comprehensive Safety Efforts

Anne Arundel County reports a nearly 43% decline in gun incidents since 2020, attributed to comprehensive violence prevention efforts including safe storage and community-based initiatives.

February 13, 2026 2 min read
Michigan Marks Second Anniversary of Safe Gun Storage Law
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Michigan Marks Second Anniversary of Safe Gun Storage Law

Michigan celebrates two years of its secure storage law, which requires firearms to be kept unloaded and locked. The state has distributed over 110,600 free gun locks as part of its commitment to firearm safety.

February 13, 2026 2 min read
New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Gun Lock Initiative
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New Orleans Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Gun Lock Initiative

New Orleans received $1 million in federal funding for a gun lock distribution initiative, expanding firearm safety storage efforts through a partnership with United Way and local health leaders.

February 13, 2026 2 min read
Michigan Distributes Over 110,600 Free Gun Locks Under Two-Year-Old Safe Storage Law
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Michigan Distributes Over 110,600 Free Gun Locks Under Two-Year-Old Safe Storage Law

Michigan marks two years of its safe storage law with announcement that over 110,600 free gun locks have been distributed to residents, as the state continues its education and enforcement efforts to reduce preventable firearm injuries.

February 13, 2026 2 min read
Virginia Senate Advances Gun Violence Prevention Bills Including Storage Measures
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Virginia Senate Advances Gun Violence Prevention Bills Including Storage Measures

The Virginia Senate passed a package of five gun violence prevention bills in February 2026, including provisions addressing firearm access, storage practices, and domestic violence-related gun safety measures.

February 12, 2026 1 min read
New Orleans Receives $1 Million for Residential Gun Storage Initiative
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New Orleans Receives $1 Million for Residential Gun Storage Initiative

Congressman Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for New Orleans-based Safe Children Initiative, which works with United Way and local health leaders to promote secure firearm storage in residential homes.

February 12, 2026 1 min read
Modern Home Safes Offer Varied Security Options for Residential Storage
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Modern Home Safes Offer Varied Security Options for Residential Storage

Popular Mechanics examines contemporary home safe technologies designed to secure firearms and other valuables, highlighting the range of options available to homeowners seeking secure storage solutions.

February 11, 2026 1 min read
New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant to Expand Gun Lock Program in Homes
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New Orleans Secures $1 Million Federal Grant to Expand Gun Lock Program in Homes

U.S. Representative Troy Carter announced $1 million in federal funding for a firearm safety initiative in New Orleans aimed at improving secure gun storage in local homes.

February 8, 2026 2 min read
Firearm Safety Advocates Call for Enforcement After Detroit Child Fatally Shot by Unsecured Gun
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Firearm Safety Advocates Call for Enforcement After Detroit Child Fatally Shot by Unsecured Gun

Firearm safety activists are renewed calls for enforcement of Michigan's safe storage law following a fatal shooting in Detroit where a 6-year-old was killed with an unsecured gun.

February 7, 2026 2 min read
Safe Storage Laws Could Make Gun Ownership Safer
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Safe Storage Laws Could Make Gun Ownership Safer

Across the country, a growing number of states are enacting laws that require gun owners to safely store their firearms when not in use. These "safe storage" measures aim to prevent accidental shootings, especially involving children, as well as curb the risk of guns being stolen and used in crimes.

May 28, 2024 1 min read