North Carolinians are being urged to store their firearms safely as part of a statewide initiative launched this week by Gov. Roy Cooper.
Known as NC S.A.F.E., or Secure All Firearms Effectively, the initiative—which comes with a budget of just over $2.5 million—was rolled out by the Democratic governor on June 4 and will last until June 10.
It follows a rise in the number of firearm injury-related deaths among children and youth as well as a surge in firearm thefts across the state.
As part of the campaign, representatives from the Department of Public Safety—joined by local law enforcement, juvenile justice, and other partners in public safety—will travel across the state to encourage North Carolinians to secure their firearms effectively….