In North Carolina, firearms are now the leading cause of injury-related death for children and youth, and gun thefts are on the rise. Storing firearms securely helps protect our communities by preventing unintentional shootings and suicides involving firearms, as well as theft of firearms. This virtual event will bring together a panel of experts from across the political spectrum to discuss how we can help educate and build awareness around the importance of secure firearm storage.
Live stream the discussion at https://www.youtube.com/@NCPublicSafety/streams
Moderator: Deputy Secretary William Lassiter
Panelists:
- Sheriff Danny Rogers - Guilford County Sheriff
- Fon Dockery - Father of Jenesis Dockery who was tragically killed last year because of an unsecured firearm
- Mark Gooden - Injury Prevention and Community Outreach Coordinator for Cape Fear Valley Health
- Sen. Val Applewhite - Retired Air Force Veteran and Cumberland County Senator