Madras PD partners with Project ChildSafe, makes firearm safety kits available
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits to residents as part of a nationwide initiative to promote responsible gun ownership.
The safety kits, which include a cable-style gun lock, are available for pickup at the Madras Police Department during normal business hours, the department said in a news release Thursday.
Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Project ChildSafe is a firearms safety education program dedicated to reducing gun-related accidents through safe handling and storage practices. Since its launch in 2003, Project ChildSafe has distributed over 37 million firearm safety kits across the country.
“We encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to receive a Project ChildSafe safety kit, which includes both an educational safety curriculum and a cable-style gun lock,” said Madras Police Chief Tim Plummer. “The locks are designed to fit most handguns, rifles, and shotguns, helping ensure firearms are securely stored.”
By partnering with Project ChildSafe, the Madras Police Department joins a national effort to provide gun owners with the necessary tools to prevent unauthorized firearm access and enhance community safety. The program operates in all 50 states and five U.S. territories, distributing essential safety resources to law enforcement agencies and the public.
Project ChildSafe represents a critical step forward in promoting firearm safety education and ensuring that all gun owners understand their responsibility when handling and storing firearms.
About the National Shooting Sports Foundation
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association for the firearms industry, dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving hunting and shooting sports. Established in 1961, NSSF represents more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations, and publishers.
For more information about Project ChildSafe or to request a gun lock, visit www.projectchildsafe.org.
