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Mount Clemens proclaims first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day; advocates plan gun-lock giveaways
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution recognizing the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day; Moms Demand Action volunteers attended and commissioners announced upcoming community gun-lock giveaways to promote safe storage.
The Mount Clemens City Commission on June 1 adopted a resolution declaring the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, encouraging residents to participate in Wear Orange activities and to support policies and practices that reduce gun violence.
Janet John of Moms Demand Action of Macomb spoke during public comment to promote Wear Orange and described planned events and gun-lock giveaways in Mount Clemens. The resolution read by the mayor cites national and state statistics and encourages community participation in outreach and prevention efforts.
Commissioners thanked the advocates, noted upcoming gun-lock giveaways at local community centers and discussed safe-storage information for schools required by state law. Commissioner Pelham and others said giveaways and outreach would accompany the proclamation to promote safe homes and reduce accidental shootings.
What’s next: The commission encouraged community members to attend the announced gun-lock distribution events; no regulatory change was proposed in the meeting minutes related to the resolution.
