Secure storage matters in Lake County, IL

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Family fire refers to a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home. Secure firearm storage is an effective way to prevent family fire.

Locked

Unloaded

Stored away from ammo

Locked

Locking your firearm is an effective way to prevent unauthorized access.

Whether it’s a cable lock, lockbox, or gun safe, secure storage can keep your gun from being misused.

Unloaded

Remove the magazine, clear the chamber, and double-check that no ammunition remains inside before storing a firearm.

An unloaded gun reduces the risk of unintentional injury.

AWAY FROM AMMO

Store ammunition in a separate, locked location away from the firearm. Keeping guns and ammo apart adds a critical layer of safety, especially in homes with children, teens, or individuals in crisis.

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"Suicide isn't talked about until after the fact. I think that that's one of the reasons why there are so many; people feel like they're alone. They feel like they can't talk about it. We need to reduce the stigma around suicide and reduce the ways that people have access to lethal means to be able to take their own life."

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The Lake County, IL Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

The Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) implements trauma-informed programs and fosters collaborative efforts throughout Lake County to reduce and prevent all types of gun violence.

In Lake County, gun homicides are down by 73% and gun suicides are down by 15% since 2022.

The GVPI team has invested in victim services, youth outreach, resource ecosystems, and diversion and deflection to address root causes of gun violence in Lake County.

Learn more by reading the Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Plan (2024).