Rep. Brewer Announces Safe Firearm Storage Pilot Program

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today joined Cleveland Public Library, the Cuyahoga County Office of Violence Prevention, and The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio (AMCNO) in announcing a collaborative effort to bring free safe gun storage devices to select library branches. 

“This program is more than handing out gun locks, it is about initiating conversations, cultivating safe storage education, and making our homes and communities safer,” said Rep. Brewer. “This initiative promotes safe storage and securement of firearms, not through mandates or penalties but through awareness, education, and accessibility.”

The yearlong pilot program will provide free gun locks and safes to Cleveland Public Library’s Lorain, Rice, and Glenville campuses. Safe storage items will be available for all residents as long as materials last. Participating campuses will also distribute educational materials and host programming to connect residents with local violence prevention organizations and services. Similar programs have been successful in library systems across Ohio. The success and impact of this initiative will be evaluated over the course of one year with the possibility of expansion to other campuses. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of Rep. Brewer speaking at the press conference is attached to this press release.