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County marks Gun Violence Awareness Month, highlights buyback and free gun-lock program
Summary
Supervisors declared June Gun Violence Awareness Month, described recent gun buybacks that collected hundreds of firearms and announced a free gun-lock mail program to promote safe storage.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June as Gun Violence Awareness Month and highlighted local prevention efforts, including two county buyback events and a new free gun-lock mail program.
Speakers recounted that two county buyback events, organized with seven local police departments, collected 757 firearms across events and included 53 assault weapons. Supervisors and community volunteers from Moms Demand Action thanked the board for the declaration and urged residents to use safe-storage practices. Supervisor Katrina Foley and others emphasized that prevention, safe storage, and education complement — not oppose — lawful firearm ownership.
The board discussed continuing buyback programs, distribution of free firearm locks mailed to residents, and partnerships with cities to increase community outreach. No ordinance or new regulatory action was adopted during the presentation; board members encouraged residents to seek available resources and noted planned local buybacks and partnerships.
The county did not take regulatory action at the meeting but affirmed support for community-based prevention and safe-storage initiatives.
