Gun-SafetyGun Safety Lock-It-Up Project

LWVPBC Gun Safety Issue Group promotes Lock It Up (safe storage) through community-wide events and PowerPoint presentations.  Members have opportunities to work with local law enforcement agencies and PBC organizations supporting League Gun Safety efforts.

Focus:

  • Educating PBC residents and lobby state representatives re gun safety issues.
  • Collaborate with grassroots efforts to create responsible gun ownership with an emphasis on safe storage.

Co-Chairs:

Betsy Pickup betsypickup68@gmail.com  561-395-4646
Kristen Murtaugh murtaugh@fau.edu  561-706-6650

Meetings:

See League Calendar or contact Chairs for time, date and location of the next meeting.

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On January 14, 2019   /   Issues