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King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Awareness Events

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/rgv/events 

In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 5, 2026, the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, Regional Peacekeepers Collective, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and King County municipal partners are hosting free gun lockbox giveaways at eight locations across King County to raise awareness and provide useful resources to communities.

Each event will feature remarks from community safety experts and local government leaders, gun safety education, and free gun lockbox giveaways. These events are free and open to all, and lockboxes will be distributed while supplies last.

Gun Lockbox Giveaway Schedule

➜ June 3, 2026

White Center

➜ June 5, 2026: National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Rainer Beach

  • Location: Detective Cookie Chess Park - 5025 S Barton Pl, Seattle, WA 98118
  • Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
  • Featuring remarks from the King County Executive and City of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

Renton

Burien

Kent

Skyway

Auburn

Federal Way

Everyone has a role in preventing violence in their communities, and a simple yet powerful step is locking up your firearms. Safe firearm storage is the best way to reduce the risk of unintentional shootings and injury and prevent firearms from being stolen and misused by others. For more information about gun lockboxes and related resources, visit Public Health's Lock It Up program webpage or the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Community-based Resource Guide.