The Pima County Health Department is offering free gun locks at its clinics and other locations around the county.
While supplies remain, the public is welcome to pick up a gun lock at the following locations:
The Health Department is doing this giveaway in response to the recent increase in the number of gun deaths among youth. Each gun lock comes with extra safety tips, such as keeping ammo separately and locking the firearm in a safe, as well as information about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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