New Resource for Lawmakers and Advocates: Safe Storage Model Policy Guide |
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions has released a new Safe Storage Model Policy Guide, a step-by-step resource to help lawmakers craft the most effective firearm storage laws rooted in public health practice and research. |
Why Safe Storage Laws Matter
Safe storage laws are crucial in preventing unauthorized access to firearms, reducing firearm suicides, unintentional shootings, and other firearm-related harms. While 26 states and Washington, D.C. have such laws, their scope and effectiveness vary. This guide provides a checklist of 20 key recommendations to help policymakers design the strongest possible protections.
We encourage you to explore the guide and share it with your networks. |
