In Berrien County, a new initiative is championing responsible firearm storage to enhance community safety, particularly for children. Partnering with the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office, Mid-West Family Marketing & Media emphasizes that 75% of kids living in homes with guns know where they are stored, highlighting the urgent need for secure storage solutions.
The campaign stresses four key tips for safe gun storage, including using gun locks, storing firearms unloaded, and keeping ammunition separately. With statistics revealing that one in three households with kids has at least one unlocked or loaded weapon, the campaign seeks to educate families on preventing accidental shootings and firearm-related tragedies.
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