Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church will host a free Smart Sense Gun Storage Clinic on Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 am. This presentation from the Central Arkansas Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a vital service to the community and is open to the public.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works. It’s simple. To help keep your family safe and prevent tragedies, it’s crucial to secure your firearm. The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership to reduce child gun deaths.

Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.

The church is located at 1601 Louisiana Street in the SOMA District; the clinic will be held in the sanctuary. Enter on the Louisiana St. side of the building. More details can be obtained by calling the church office at 501.375.1600 or emailing office@qqumc.org.