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Firearm Safety Locks: Federal Agency Implementation of the Presidential Directive

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Sept. 30, 1998
Report No. GGD-98-201
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Summary:

A March 1997 presidential directive requires federal agencies to develop policies requiring that safety locks accompany each handgun issued to federal law enforcement officers. Agencies must also inform all federal law enforcement officers of the policy and provide instructions for the proper use of the devices. In May 1997, the White House issued a memorandum clarifying that the directive covers all firearms, not just handguns. These measures are intended to reduce unauthorized use of firearms and protect children from injury and death. This report answers two questions: (1) How many firearms have been issued to or are used in an official capacity at selected federal law enforcement organizations? (2) How have selected federal law enforcement organizations implemented the presidential directive?

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