Detroit’s Newest Billboard Promotes Gun Safe Storage Law

Detroit is taking a stand. In a city all too familiar with the echoes of gun violence, the community is rallying together, determined to put an end to the senseless loss of life. It’s a call to action that hits home for many, sparked by the tragic stories that weave through the city’s heartbeat. The thought that a child’s life could be cut short because of an unsecured firearm left within reach—an ‘oopsie’ as some might dismiss it—is a wake-up call that’s resonating across neighborhoods. How many more bright futures must be dimmed before we say enough? With an effort to tackle gun safety head-on, motorists traveling along I-94 near Dickerson Avenue and Harper Avenue are now greeted by a significant reminder of Michigan’s commitment to gun safety. A newly erected billboard serves as a public awareness campaign about the state’s gun safe storage law, a legislative measure that came into effect in February following persistent advocacy from gun safety proponents. The law mandates that firearms in households with children must be stored securely, utilizing mechanisms such as gun locks or safes, to prevent unintended access. This requirement holds even in instances where children are mere visitors in a home....