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Champaign County expands secure-storage push under IDPH grant; distributes locks and biometric safes

5750727 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

County grant manager described an IDPH-funded program emphasizing secure firearm storage and the 2019 Firearms Restraining Order; the county has distributed locks and biometric safes and offers Be SMART trainings and pickup locations.

Champaign County staff told the coalition that an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant is funding a secure-storage initiative centered on the Be SMART message and public education about Illinois’ Firearms Restraining Order.

Shauna, identified at the meeting as the Champaign County Firearm Safety Program Grant Manager and a Unit 4 Mentor Volunteer Coordinator, said the program focuses on secure firearm storage and public awareness of the Firearms…

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