NSSF and partners to distribute nearly 1,000 free gun locks to Tuscaloosa residents to encourage secure firearm storage and help prevent accidents
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, and its Project ChildSafe® program today announced the launch of "Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa" in collaboration with Tuscaloosa Police Department, the Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office and local organizations. The comprehensive countywide initiative aims to promote responsible firearm ownership and secure firearm storage practices across the community to prevent accidents, thefts and misuse, including suicide.
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