Community forum on gun safety will be held Feb. 22

A free community forum will offer information about gun safety at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the

A panel of authorities, including gun owners, law enforcement, Wayland Union Schools, Wayland city government and surrounding municipalities, office of the Allegan County Prosecutor, Smart Shooters LLC, and others will present information and answer concerns.

Attendees also can learn about the new gun safety laws requiring all firearms and ammunition to be secured from access by children. Free cable safety locks and take home safety information will be available.

The impetus for this effort came from the United Church of Wayland Gun Safety Initiative and has received wide support from the community.

The panel encourages those who plan to attend to submit their questions about gun safety to ucwgunsafety@gmail.com. Please address any questions or concerns regarding the forum to that email address as well.