News Releases for September 2005
September 9, 2005
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Hoeven Kicks Off Project Childsafe
National Firearm Safety Program To Distribute Gun Locks Statewide
BISMARCK , N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today announced the kickoff of Project ChildSafe, a public education program to distribute free gun locks and firearm safety material across the state. Local law enforcement groups from across North Dakota will partner with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to distribute thousands of free gun locks in the state.
“Keeping our children safe is a key priority in our state,” Hoeven said. “Proper education, including programs like Project ChildSafe, helps ensure safe use of firearms.”
The initial phase of the Project ChildSafe program in 2003 distributed more than 20 million free gun locks across the country. The current phase, funded by a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, will distribute an additional 12 million gun locks.
Free gun locks will be distributed at the following locations:
9/09/05 – 9/10/05 Gander Mountain Fargo 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wal Mart Bismarck 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. 9/11/05 Scheels Grand Forks 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Dakota Square Minot 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. 9/12/05 Gun & Reel Sports Jamestown 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wal Mart Dickinson 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
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