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Biden Administration Announces New Gun Safety Initiative

The initiative, led by First Lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, focuses on promoting safe storage of firearms to reduce gun violence.

  • President Biden has announced new executive actions to promote safe storage of firearms in an effort to reduce gun violence, particularly among children.
  • The initiative includes the Department of Justice releasing a guide to safe firearm storage, and the Department of Education distributing materials to schools that can be shared with families.
  • First Lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona are leading the initiative, emphasizing the role of school principals and education leaders in promoting gun safety.
  • There is currently no federal law requiring gun owners to lock up their firearms, but the White House has encouraged such rules to be implemented at the state level.
  • The initiative is part of the Biden Administration's broader efforts to address gun violence, which has been a key focus since the start of his presidency.
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