Mayor Mike Nelson of Edmonds, WA, has announced a significant partnership with the Be SMART for Kids program, aimed at enhancing gun safety awareness among adults. This initiative comes as a response to increasing concerns over gun violence, particularly highlighted by recent tragedies such as the Uvalde shooting and local threats at Edmonds Woodway High School. The partnership will facilitate community education through several planned public events this summer, in collaboration with organizations like Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Attendees will receive free gun locks to encourage responsible firearm storage practices. The Be SMART program stresses the importance of securely storing firearms to prevent unintentional injuries and deaths among children.

It promotes actionable steps for adults, reinforcing the idea that they are responsible for preventing kids from accessing guns. By fostering open discussions about gun safety, the program aims to reduce the risk of firearm-related incidents in the community. For more information, interested individuals can visit the Be SMART website.