Library gun lock distribution takes aim at veteran suicide

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All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks — no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch.

Truman Veterans’ Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital’s program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.

Printed on each gun lock is the logo and contact for the Veterans Crisis Line, a crisis hotline for veterans and their loved ones. The locks also come with instructions on how to use them, two keys and information on recognizing the signs of suicide risk and the phone number for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-3161

Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-7261

Holts Summit Public Library
188 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 606-8770

Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St., Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-7378