In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Archdiocese of St. Louis Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is providing free gun safety locks to the community.  

Thanks to a generous partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), gun locks are now available — no questions asked — at Archdiocesan Vicariate Offices and the Cardinal Rigali Center, as well as through any Catholic parish within the City of St. Louis and 10 counties that comprise the archdiocese. 

To request a gun safety lock, simply contact any parish office or email GVPTF@archstl.org.

Nearly 60 percent of adults, or someone they know or care about, have experienced gun violence in their lifetime.  Locking firearms can reduce gun violence – including the risk of unintentional shootings and suicides.