Summary
Another child was shot with an unsecured gun the same day as the meeting. Commissioner Howard urged residents to pick up free gun locks from any police department — no questions asked — or call him directly for one.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Gun locks are provided free through Michigan State Police.
Families with firearms, especially households with children, benefit from free gun locks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Full Board - Oct 22, 2026
Commissioner Howard said he's lost count — at least seven recent cases nationally of kids accessing unsecured guns, some fatal, including locally. He's offering 400 free gun locks and urged commissioners to spread the word about Michigan's safe storage law.
Board of Commissioners - Full Board - Jan 22, 2026
Another child was shot with an unsecured gun the same day as the meeting. Commissioner Howard urged residents to pick up free gun locks from any police department — no questions asked — or call him directly for one.
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