For Rural Firearm Owners, Store Safely Program Offers Options To Enhance Secure Firearm Storage

March 12, 2026
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Read time: 5-15 mins
A person in a brown jacket and camo cap stands in the snow next to a utility vehicle and a camper trailer.

A University of Michigan–led program is working with rural Michigan families to encourage safer firearm storage while respecting hunting traditions. Early results show families are making practical changes through the five-step “Store Safely” approach. The full story explores how community-based efforts are helping address a major risk for youth.

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