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Anne Arundel County expands gun lock program to all library branches
Free gun safety locks are now available at all 15 open public library branches in Anne Arundel County.
The pilot program began in April when gun safety locks were made available to county residents at three public libraries. By June, the program grew to six libraries due to its popularity.
County residents who are 18 years old and up can receive up to two gun safety locks per household, per day. No proof of residency is required. Listings for operating hours and directions can be found at library branches.
In addition to receiving a gun lock, gun owners will receive manufacturer instructions on how to use the gun lock, and materials with information about safe gun storage, suicide prevention resources and other valuable information.
The program is led by the Department of Health’s Gun Violence Intervention Team in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Public Library system, and is the first of its kind in the state. Funding for the locks was secured by a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime, Prevention and Youth Victim Services.
