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Anne Arundel County Distributions 12,143 Free Gun Locks
Anne Arundel County partners with libraries to distribute 12,143 free gun locks, reducing gun violence.
In brief
Anne Arundel County partners with libraries to distribute 12,143 free gun locks, reducing gun violence. Anne Arundel County distributed 12,143 free gun locks to prevent gun injuries and suicides. Originally reported by The Banner.
Milestone in Community Safety
Anne Arundel County distributed 12,143 free gun locks.
Partnership Begins
Health officer and library CEO launched gun safety program during pandemic.
Why Gun Locks Matter
Gun locks prevent unintentional shootings and suicides.
Libraries as Trusted Spaces
Libraries provide accessible, stigma-free locations for gun safety services.
How to Get Locks
Adults can request up to two gun locks at any library branch.
Key Contributor
Gloria Harberts helped distribute locks to save lives.
Next Steps
Gun owners can pick up locks to prevent injuries and deaths.
The essence
Anne Arundel County distributed 12,143 free gun locks to prevent gun injuries and suicides.
