Children unintentionally shot and killed at least 157 people last year, Everytown says

Mar 24, 2024 | Blog

At least 157 people were killed and 270 were injured last year in unintentional shootings by children, according to Everytown, an advocacy group for firearm safety. The children who pulled the trigger were most often teenagers ages 14 to 17 or children ages 5 and...

Lock It For Love program and Troost39 Thrift Store Collaborate to Save Lives.

Mar 19, 2024 | Blog, Lock It For Love

Troost39 Thrift Store and Grandparents for Gun Safety’s signature program, Lock It For Love, are working together by providing FREE gun locks to customers at checkout. Troost39 Thrift Store is a place of genuine hospitality where customers and staff feel welcome...

Dave and Carole Webster

Mar 17, 2024 | Member Spotlight

The 2012 holidays found Dave and Carole Webster writing their annual Christmas newsletter with slightly heavy hearts. Along with some cheer, the Websters’ letter also told friends and relatives a donation in their names was being sent to help families of the 26...

Judy Sherry, founder of Grandparents for Gun Safety, speaking recently at Bishop Spencer Place

Mar 17, 2024 | Blog

Judy Sherry, founder of Grandparents for Gun Safety, speaking recently at Bishop Spencer Place, on how to support and get involved in gun safety.  If you have an organization that would like a presentation, please...

Shawnee Mission East students feel the effects of Super Bowl parade shooting

Mar 12, 2024 | Blog

After the Tragedy: The East community feels the effects of the Super Bowl parade...