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Ingham County officials are launching an ad campaign to promote Michigan's new safe gun storage law.

The ad campaign is funded by a grant and will include television, radio, and social media spots.

LANSING — Ingham County officials are launching an ad campaign to remind people about the state's relatively new safe gun storage law.

Public Act 17 of 2023 requires that firearms be kept unloaded and stored either in a locked box or with a trigger-locking device if a minor is likely to be on the premises.

The law took effect in February 2024 and also applies to vehicles, from which many firearms are stolen, officials noted. Violators could face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the circumstances.

"Our mission is clear and the law is clear," Ingham County Pr

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