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PROCLAMATION
SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS
WE, THE DULY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF DANVILLE
CALIFORNIA, hereby proclaim that it is a fundamental function of local
government to encourage careful attention to the safe storage of firearms; and
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of the citizens of our Town is of major
importance; and
WHEREAS, responsible firearm ownership includes the secure storage of firearms
to prevent unauthorized access and use; and
WHEREAS, accidents involving improperly stored firearms can have devastating
consequences,
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the members of the Danville Town Council hereby
proclaim the importance of safe storage of firearms within our Town and declare
the following:
1. We recommend and encourage safe storage of firearms for the residents of
the Town of Danville.
2. We urge all firearm owners to take responsible measures to securely store
their firearms when not in use.
3. We urge all residents to utilize proper storage options including the use of
gun safes, lockboxes, or cable locks to ensure that firearms are inaccessible
to unauthorized individuals, especially children.
4. We recommend that residents of our Town store firearms in a locked
container (as defined in California Penal Code section 168850) or that the
firearm be disabled with a safety device listed on the California Department
of Justice's roster of firearm safety devices (as defined in California Penal
Code sections 16540 & 23635).
5. We encourage the residents of our Town to participate in education
programs and initiatives that promote safe firearm storage practices.
By adhering to these principles and encouraging safe firearm storage practices,
we can contribute to the safety and security of our Town. Let this proclamation
serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect our loved ones and
neighbors from firearm-related accidents.
AK