Gun violence prevention resources for Lexington
Protecting our community starts at home. Find free gun locks, safe storage guidance, and trusted resources for families.
Once per day
a child accesses an unsecured firearm in the U.S. and unintentionally shoots themselves or someone else
54%
of gun owners do not store firearms safely
Free
gun locks available now at LFCHD
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
650 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40508
Available in the lobby during regular business hours
(859) 252-2371
Free — no appointment needed
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How-to video
Learn to use a gun lock
Watch our short video to see exactly how to secure your firearm with a cable lock.
Gun lock how-to video
Step-by-step instructions for properly installing a cable lock on your firearm. Takes less than one minute and could save a life.
Safe storage tips
Four steps to safer storage at home
Lock it
Use a cable lock or trigger lock on every firearm
Store separately
Keep ammunition locked in a separate container
Use a safe
A locked gun safe provides the strongest protection
Talk to kids
Have age-appropriate conversations about gun safety
Video series
Asking about guns before playdates
Eight short videos to help parents start important conversations about firearm safety — before your child visits another home.
Introducing Let’s Lock It Lex
Dr. Crystal Miller, Commissioner of Health, kicks off our community video series on safe gun storage — because protecting Lexington’s kids starts with a simple conversation.
How to bring up guns with another parent
Devine Carama, Hip Hop Artist and director of ONE Lexington shares one question you need to ask before your child heads to a friend’s house.
What exactly should I ask?
Five questions that can make any home safer for your kids.
Why does locked and unloaded matter?
Safe storage isn’t complicated — but it requires more than one step.
What if the other parent pushes back?
Jennifer Miller, the 11th District Councilmember with LFUCG, offers tips for times a parent might seem uncomfortable when you ask about firearm storage.
What should I tell my kids about guns?
“Geo” Gibson, founder of Operation Making a Change, helps you talk to your kids about guns. Children are naturally curious. Talk to them before they encounter one.
Safe storage in your own home
If you have firearms in your home, this one’s for you. “Geo” Gibson, founder of Operation Making a Change, has tips on safe storage.
Where can I get help or more resources?
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Trusted resources are ready to help.
Resources
Crisis support and family resources
Free, confidential help is available — for mental health crises, safe storage guidance, and family conversations about gun safety.
Crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Trained counselors are available by call or text, any time of day.
Local — Lexington
New Vista 24-Hour Crisis Line
1-800-928-8000
Central Kentucky’s community mental health center, serving 17 counties. Provides crisis intervention, emergency counseling, and same-day walk-in access for adults and children. A Behavioral Health Urgent Care walk-in clinic is available in Lexington for urgent needs that don’t require hospitalization.
Families
Be SMART for Kids
besmartforkids.org
A research-based framework to help parents take five simple steps to reduce children’s access to unsecured firearms. Includes conversation guides, safe storage checklists, and tools for talking to other parents — including before playdates.
Need a free gun lock or have questions?
Contact the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department — we’re here to help.
“Let’s Lock It Lex,” is a LexCHIP community initiative promoting safe firearm storage to help protect children and families. This initiative was developed through collaboration with community partners focused on injury prevention and family safety.
