RESOLUTION NO. 260608
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Declaring July 2, 2026, to be Grandparents for Gun Safety Day in Kansas City and recognizing the distribution of 10,000 free firearm safety locks.
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WHEREAS, Grandparents for Gun Safety reached the milestone of distributing 10,000 free firearm safety locks, demonstrating exceptional leadership in promoting responsible firearm storage, and helping protect children, families, and communities through education, partnership, and prevention; and
WHEREAS, the safety of children, families, and communities is a shared responsibility, and secure firearm storage is one of the most effective ways to prevent accidental shootings, youth suicide, and unauthorized access to firearms; and
WHEREAS, Grandparents for Gun Safety has demonstrated outstanding leadership by educating families, partnering with community organizations, and expanding access to free firearm safety devices throughout the Kansas City region; and
WHEREAS, through the dedication of volunteers, community partners, healthcare organizations, public safety agencies, and residents, Grandparents for Gun Safety has reached the remarkable milestone of distributing 10,000 free firearm safety locks, helping thousands of families adopt responsible firearm storage practices; and
WHEREAS, this achievement reflects the power of community collaboration and reinforces that storing firearms unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition can save lives while respecting the rights of responsible firearm owners; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that public education and access to firearm safety resources are essential components of preventing avoidable injuries and deaths and creating safer communities for future generations; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare July 2, 2026, to be Grandparents for Gun Safety Day, in Kansas...
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