Learn more about the Aurora Reimagine Public Safety Program.
Make sure to read and follow the instructions that come with the gun lock on how to use the lock the right way. You can view a video of how gun locks work from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The locks, provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, are part of the "Together for a Safer Illinois" program. The initiative aims to prevent accidents, gun violence, theft, and suicide. Locks come with installation instructions and information about the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
CDC: Firearm Violence PreventionIDPH: Injury and Violence Prevention