Constable's Office Hands Out Free Gun Locks

HOUSTON, TX -- The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office and Project ChildSafe, is distributing free firearms safety kits to local residents in Harris County.

The safety kits include a cable-style gun lock and will be distributed, while supplies last, at 1302 Preston, 3rd floor, and during community outreach events.

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All Precinct 1 deputies in patrol will have free gun locks available to citizens as well.

Following several tragic incidents involving death, or serious injury to children, Constable Alan Rosen offers free gun locks to anyone who needs one. The locks fit on most handguns, rifles and shotguns.

“It’s just important for adults to take the necessary steps to protect children from firearms,” Constable Rosen said.

Project ChildSafe, a program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), educates community members of safe firearms handling practices and works to reduce firearms accidents in local communities.

Project ChildSafe has distributed more than 37 million firearm safety kits throughout the country since 2003. The program is supported by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance and the firearms industry. For more information on the program call 713-755-3372.

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