The state just launched a new tool that shows people where to get free gun locks.
Why it matters: The statewide Gun Lock Distribution Map is designed to help prevent unintentional shootings, youth access to firearms and suicide.
Context: A Detroit mother was charged in March after police say an unsecured gun left in her car was used by an 11-year-old who fatally shot his 6-year-old sister.
Zoom out:Michigan law requires gun owners to securely store firearms when minors are present, with potential penalties if a child accesses an unsecured weapon.
State of play: The map expands an existing program distributing locks through state police posts and local agencies. It shows 150 locations across the state with free cable-style gun locks.
